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The virtues of sourdough bread

New research highlights nutritional and several other advantages of sourdough bread made with pulse flour, justifying the growing consumer trend towards plant-based fermented foods A research team from Belgium, Italy and Finland joined forces under the EU-funded HealthFerm(opens in new window) project to demonstrate the health benefits of pulse-based sourdough bread. Their study(opens in new…

baking, fermented, Innovation, legumes, Nutrition Science, Smart health

Pioneering new approaches to tackling chronic inflammation

A new generation of researchers have been trained to tackle chronic inflammation, a condition that impacts the lives of millions In response to an infection or physical injury, the human body often triggers an inflammation. At some point, this response needs to be shut down to avoid chronic inflammation, which can lead to persistent fatigue,…

Genetics, Medical Research, medicaltechnology, Smart health

AI-powered clinician to aid stomach cancer treatment

EU-backed researchers developed an AI system that personalises treatment for stomach cancer-causing bacterium An international team of researchers has developed a reinforcement learning-based AI-powered diagnostic assistant that can tailor treatment for Helicobacter pylori, a bacterium considered to be the leading cause of stomach cancer worldwide. Supported by the EU-funded AIDA(opens in new window) project, as…

artificial intelligence, cancer, research, Smart health

Supporting pioneering research, from fighting Parkinson’s disease to developing drought-resistant plants

For over 40 years, the European Union has supported cutting-edge science, research and innovation. By driving scientific progress, the EU R&I programme helps to tackle some of the most important challenges facing Europe, from cancer to climate change. This CORDIS Results Pack on Horizon in Denmark highlights the impact of EU funding in fostering scientific…

Denmark, Environmental Impact, Horizon Europe, Science, Smart health, Sustainable Development

USDA invests $42 million in distance learning and telemedicine

A recent report by the Rural Policy Research Institute’s found infection and death rates in rural America due to COVID-19 are 13.4% higher than in urban areas The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced it is investing $42.3 million to help rural residents gain access to health care and educational opportunities (PDF, 255 KB). Rural areas are seeing higher…