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US consumer opposes ban on GM foods

Americans' knowledge of genetically modified foods remains low and their opinions about its safety are just as divided as they were two years ago, according to a new survey released last week by the Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology.

Black tea beats inflammation

Adding to the increasing body of knowledge on black tea, food scientists in the US reveal that theaflavins could be used to keep inflamation at bay.

Food scientist loses patent battle

A patent battle has ended with a US court giving chemicals giant DuPont the commercial rights for a patented gene that could one day lead to healthier vegetable oils for food preparation, according to reports in the US press.