A sweet tooth is just as genetic as asthma, says researcher 14-Apr-2014 By Annie Harrison-Dunn About 50% of our preference for sweet food and drinks can be attributed to genetics, about the same level of heritability as certain personality traits and asthma, according to a food sensory scientist.
Scientists target costly wheat disease Scientists target costly wheat disease 30-Nov-2006 By Catherine Boal Plant scientists have come closer to reducing the destructive effects of the virulent wheat disease, crown rot.