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They are said to be like eggs to eggs, yet hen eggs can come in a variety of colours, shapes and sizes. The ones from my grandmothers have yolks "somehow yellower than the ones from the shops" and the neighbour's behind the fence seem bigger. But it's not just about appearances, eggs can also differ in what's under the shell - their composition. The Czech Golden-spotted hen and the Oravka hen are Czech and Slovak national breeds that were bred and raised [...]

Scientists have found that palm oil reduces the effectiveness of certain types of antibiotics. The resistance of microorganisms to antibiotics is one of the biggest scares of the 21st century. Their growing resistance is a perfectly natural phenomenon, but it is also accelerated by the frequent and excessive use of antibiotics. One way to get rid of resistant bacteria is to use a combination of multiple drugs. However, combination treatment often brings with it a range of unwanted side effects. These can also occur [...]

Forget the amaroons. The food of our future has six legs and antennae. Finding environmentally friendly and sustainable sources of protein is certainly one of the hottest topics of the early 21st century. The main reasons for this are the growing population and the ever-increasing demands on animal production, which are impossible to meet in the long term. Insects are also currently considered as one of the promising alternatives. Insects are known as a source of quality protein and are therefore a more or less important part of the diet of people in more than 100 countries. However, its nutritional value [...]