Soy compounds could protect against breast cancer comeback

Compounds from soy and other plant sources could protect against breast cancer recurrence or affect survival, researchers report.

Johns Hopkins University • futurity
Jan. 11, 2024 ~7 min

Tofu byproduct ‘cookies’ offer lots of fiber

Scientists report using fermentation to create okara biscuits are palatable and good for gut health.

National University of Singapore • futurity
Oct. 26, 2023 ~7 min


Guidelines for soy don’t protect tropical forests in Brazil

Voluntary commitments to avoid buying soybeans grown in areas of Brazil that have recently been deforested aren't enough, two studies show.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Nov. 2, 2022 ~8 min

Heart attacks more likely among marijuana users

New findings link marijuana use and risk of heart attack. A molecule from soy and fava may help.

Krista Conger-Stanford • futurity
May 4, 2022 ~9 min

Fava beans could be the new soy

"Many consumers are crying out for alternatives to soy, a crop that places great strain on the environment." How about fava beans?

Ida Eriksen-U. Copenhagen • futurity
April 15, 2020 ~4 min

Food like tempeh tastes better with a backstory

A taste test with traditional and modern preparations of tempeh suggests knowing a food's backstory can improve its taste.

Lene Hundborg Koss-U. Copenhagen • futurity
Nov. 12, 2019 ~4 min

‘Cooking chemistry’ produces new, less toxic glue

Maillard chemistry, a crucial process in cooking, can also produce less toxic glue from soy.

Kayla Zacharias-Purdue • futurity
Jan. 31, 2019 ~4 min

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