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Mistakenly included in the blend for the impacted items? A "whey-derived flavoring ingredient"

More than two years into the pandemic, SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, continues to challenge us. Its ability to rapidly mutate has seen the evolution of increasingly infectious variants that are getting better at hiding from our immune response.

France is to become the first EU country to stop vegetarian plant-based protein foods from describing themselves as "steak" or "sausage", in a bid to counter increasingly popular meat alternatives.

The FDA's independent experts voted to include a SARS-CoV-2 omicron component in COVID-19 vaccines that would be used for boosters in the U.S. beginning in fall 2022. The panel has advised manufacturers to develop modified vaccines that add an omicron BA.4/5 spike protein component to the current vaccine composition to create a…

Omega Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ:OMGA) has presented new preclinical data on its lead product candidate, OTX-2002, in multiple models of hepatocellular carcinoma. In non-human primates, treatment with OTX-2002 resulted in a durable reduction of MYC mRNA levels in the liver consistent with previous in vitro and in vivo studies. OTX-2002 treatment decreased c-Myc mRNA,…

NeuroSense Therapeutics Ltd (NASDAQ:NRSN) has announced results from a biomarker study to evaluate the potential of CogniC, a combination drug for Alzheimer's disease (AD). Earlier this week, NeuroSense reported results from a stage III ALS Biomarker study evaluating PrimeC. Preliminary results showed that levels of disease-related biomarkers in people with ALS were unchanged, in contrast…

A regenerative agriculture company opens a processing facility to turn lupins into protein powder as a vegan-friendly alternative to soy.

The world’s population is growing, and so is the challenge of feeding everyone. Current projections indicate that by 2050, global food demand could increase by 59%-98% above current levels. In particular, there will be increased demand for high-quality protein foods, such as meat and dairy products.

While COVID-19 vaccines continue to be highly effective at preventing hospitalization and death, it has become clear that the protection offered by the current vaccines wanes over time. This necessitates the use of booster shots that are safe and effective in enhancing the immune response against the virus and extending…