Close up of Grape Pomace

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Wine’s leftovers could help wean chicken farms off antibiotics

A new study finds that grape pomace – the skins, seeds and stems left over from winemaking – may match the growth-promoting effects of antibiotic additives in broiler chickens, without the public health risks.

  • Food Science
  • Viticulture and Enology
  • Fruits
Stephan Lane Landscape

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Academic focus: Synthetic biology and precision fermentation Research summary: My work aims to harness engineered microbial cell factories to convert low-cost feedstocks into high value products. Using synthetic biology tools, we can harness...
  • Food Science
Researcher using a food thermometer

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Cornell-led research argues that food safety regulations should set evidence-based targets for food that is sufficiently safe rather than aiming for zero risk, which is neither achievable nor desirable.

  • Food Science
  • Food
  • Health + Nutrition
experimental flasks of flocculent pellets

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Mycelium, the vegetative, root-like network of fungi, has the power to transform food waste into new, life-sustaining food.

  • Food Science
  • Agriculture
  • Climate Change
Beet chips on a plate

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"Better-for-you" snacks are all the rage. New tech from Cornell food scientists may give beets their time to shine.

  • Food Science
  • Food