Tag - Rice

Scientists grow Beef cells in Rice for Protein-Rich Space Food

A bowl of beef-rice, created by a team of Korean scientistsYonsei UniversityIn an innovative endeavor that may evoke varying reactions, Korean researchers have extracted muscle and fat stem cells from cows and introduced them into rice grains. This pioneering process yields a novel, high-protein food source that promises affordability, environmental sustainability, and applicability in...

Unveiling the Rice Washing Dilemma: To Wash or Not to Wash?

Washing the rice. Credit:  Teste Cooking.Rice is a staple food for billions of people in Asia and Africa. It's also a versatile ingredient for many iconic dishes worldwide, including Greece's dolmades, Italy's risottos, Spain's paella, and the UK's rice puddings. In this publication, we'll unravel the scientific dilemma of whether or not to wash...

Genome Editing Used to Create Disease-Resistant Rice

Rice blast in a California rice crop. US and Chinese researchers used CRISPR genome editing to create a high-yielding rice variety resistant to this major fungal pest. Credit: UCANR.A recent study published in the journal Nature on June 14 reports that a group of scientists, including researchers from the University of California, Davis, and...