Archives for March 27, 2011

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Eskimo study supports omega-3 for heart health

By Stephen Daniells

High intakes of omega-3 fatty acids may reduce the risk of obesity-related chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease, according to new findings from a study with Alaskan Eskimos.

BASF cuts jobs in Cognis integration

By Jess Halliday

BASF has announced plans to reduce its workforce by 450 by the end of 2012, as it progresses with its integration of Cognis and works towards its growth goal of €135m EBIT by the end of 2015.

Special edition: Nutrigenomics

A short history of nutrigenomics

By Stephen Daniells

In the second part of our special on Nutrigenomics, we take a look at the progress to date, from the first reports of DNA to predictions of nutrigenomic foods filling supermarket shelves (everyone says they're 5-10 years away...).