Migrants have played influential role shaping American taste, but not all contributions have been valued equally
May 5, 2016 — Layla Eplett
New research is changing the way doctors think about early exposure to potential allergens
April 30, 2016 — Kevin Bonham
In the latest episode of Audiommunity, we discuss the first known acquired food allergy, apparently caused by a bone-marrow transplant.
April 26, 2016 — Kevin Bonham
A reference post for why I’m going to start having silly drawings in my posts instead of real data.
April 22, 2016 — Kevin Bonham
Edibles have become a popular option for cannabis consumption. Since its legalization, there have been issues within this budding field. Some might say marijuana’s relationship with food is much like Cheech and Chong’s--completely entwined but not without its glitches.
April 20, 2016 — Layla Eplett
Spare a thought for the mosquito microbiome - these insects curate their resident bacteria by secreting special molecules that protect their friends and leave foes open to attack.
March 30, 2016 — Kevin Bonham
Southern foodways provide insight into the ways segregation was developed and maintained during the Jim Crow era
March 29, 2016 — Layla Eplett
New research shows that sugars lacking from the milk of malnourished mothers may be the key to a gut ecosystem children need for proper growth
March 27, 2016 — Kevin Bonham
The new USDA catfish inspection program costs millions, solves no problem, and could hamper efforts to maintain the biodiversity of the Chesapeake Bay.
March 22, 2016 — Patrick Mustain
Apple, pumpkin, berry, key lime--no matter what kind, all pies are filled with science.
March 14, 2016 — Layla Eplett
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