Food

New research shows that CRISPR, the gene editing technique, could make chickens more resistant to bird flu. But its use raises many ethical and scientific issues

One in four Labrador retrievers carries a gene that tricks their brain into thinking they’re starving

Recent bacterial outbreaks from consuming cheese made from unpasteurized milk, or “raw milk,” raise questions about the safety of eating these artisanal products

New research demonstrates that Xolair, an injectable asthma medication, can reduce severe reactions to peanuts, milk and eggs by dulling an overactive immune response

The holiday fruitcake is a timeless dessert—literally

A deadly food poisoning outbreak highlights how little we know about morel mushrooms

The first global declaration on reducing emissions from food production is a start, researchers say—but it sidesteps contentious issues such as meat consumption

Gluten’s unique chemistry gives foods like bread and rolls their airy, stretchy textures

Food scientists break down what food is the first to go bad and simple ways of extending leftovers’ shelf life

From self-pollination to bogs, cranberries are a Thanksgiving classic with many fascinating botanical and genetic features

Meat eating may not have made us human after all, say paleoanthropologists

While spicy food can cause pain, it isn’t linked to higher mortality rates