AU IN THE NEWS, THURSDAY, JULY 12, 2007 - To access the full story, click on the underlined story title found in the top bar of each entry.

Healthy snacking recommended for seniors
Source: SC Now (SC)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 2:21 PM 600885876
Abstract: ... as too much sodium or saturated fats. But Auburn University researchers say snacking can actually be a good thing for older people, particularly seniors, who ...
Notes: This story is about research conducted by AU's Claire Zizza.

Farm bill could change forage landscape if Congress delivers
Source: Western Farm Press (NAT)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 10:58 AM 600790568
Abstract: ... energy crop of choice. For example, test plots at Auburn University have produced up to 15 tons of dry biomass per acre, and five-year yield ...
Notes: This story mentions biofuel research conducted at AU.

Alabama Extension cooperates in interactive beef nutrition series
Source: Southeast Farm Press (NAT)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 10:46 AM 600781475
Abstract: ... feed. Darrell Rankins, an Extension animal scientist and Auburn University animal science professor, will be joined by animal scientists from Louisiana State and Mississippi State ...
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Auburn nets 47 on honor roll
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 7/12/07 8:09 AM 600700933
Abstract: ... Engineering), Katalin Mate (Art-Liberal Arts) and Kerron Stewart (Adult Education). Three Auburn teams finished with four selections apiece. The first is men’s golf and is represented by ...
Notes: This story is about student-athletes.

Agencies discuss plan for national food crisis
Source: Susquehanna Independent Weekender (PA)
Indexed At: 7/12/07 5:06 AM 600562876
Abstract: ... Frederic J. Hoerr, a College of Veterinary Medicine at Auburn University in Alabama professor. The hearing also focused on the preparedness of the various levels ...
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Richardson leaving Auburn better than he found it
Source: Opelika-Auburn News (AL) circ: 14,500
Indexed At: 7/11/07 5:12 PM 600175015
Abstract: ... leaving Auburn better than he found it July 11, 2007 ADVERTISEMENT Ed Richardson is leaving Auburn a ...
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Pathogen Sensing
Source: Electronic Design Online (NAT) circ: 143,800 [Registration Required]
Indexed At: 7/11/07 11:55 AM 600107934
Abstract: ... has performed flawlessly with no false-positive results. Researchers at Auburn University are developing polyclonal antibody immobilized magnetoresistive biosensors to detect salmonella thyphimurium. Also, Florida State ...
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Extension Connection: New dietary supplement rules go in effect
Source: Shelby County Reporter (AL)
Indexed At: 7/11/07 9:51 AM 600047065
Abstract: ... Many of the nation’s nutrition and health experts have stressed that current federal policy governing dietary supplements leaves much to be desired. One of them is Dr. Robert Keith, an Alabama Cooperative Extension System nutrition and health spec ...
Notes: Robert Keith, ACES nutrition and health specialist and AU professor, is the primary source used in this story.