soybean

Turning Soy Pulp Into A Probiotic Drink

Scientists in Singapore have used a cocktail of enzymes, probiotics and yeast to produce a nutrient-rich beverage from food waste.

Soy Supplement Reduces Muscle Loss In Mice

Mice fed on a diet supplemented with a soy isoflavone had reduced muscle loss following experimentally-induced nerve damage, researchers say.

Gene Editing Soybeans For Healthier Oil

Using the Cpf1 variant of CRISPR gene editing technology, scientists in South Korea have successfully modified two genes in soybean plants.

Soybean Protein Found To Improve Metabolism In Mice

Japanese researchers have found that a single intake of soybean protein improves metabolism in mice, reducing the risk for obesity.

Soybean Salt Tolerance Gene Found

A gene which confers salt tolerance has been isolated from the wild soybean plant.

Soy Diet Before Lung Cancer Diagnosis Linked To Improved Survival, Study

A new Shanghai study found women who ate more soy food prior to a diagnosis of lung cancer lived longer than those who consumed less.

Soy Versus Dairy: Which Milk Is Better For You?

Are there nutritional advantages to replacing dairy with soy milk? Suzie Ferrie discusses.

Soy Diet May Reduce Effects Of BPA Chemical Exposure, Study

New research shows that a soy-rich diet may help reduce anxiety in rats after exposure to the chemical bisphenol A.

Humble Soy Has Big Effect On Lowering Blood Pressure, Study

Soy products, popular in Asian diets, have been shown to be beneficial in helping young adults lower their blood pressure.

Soybeans Were Domesticated 5,500 Years Ago, Archaeologists Say

University of Oregon researchers have dated the domestication of the soybean to 5,500 years ago, around the time villages were established in northern China.