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Are there any studies comparing genes of veg*ns and non-veg*ns?
I am not explicitly asking for results of these studies (but I don't mind an answer that does this, if statistically significant) but rather whether there have been any studies at all that looked at and compared genes of veg*ns and non-veg*ns.
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How big would the populations of farm animals be if not artificially raised by humans?
To satisfy our palate (and dietary needs, historically) we started to use many animals, some of which we now keep in extremely high numbers (estimates of 1 billion to 1.4 billion of cattle alone). What would these numbers be had we chosen different…
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How much is a person's greenhouse gas footprint reduced by eating vegetarian?
Animal agriculture has been identified as playing a large role in climate change. I am interested in how much of a difference someone can make through diet changes.
How much is the average North American's greenhouse gas footprint reduced by eating…
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Are there any countries where the percentage of people who are vegetarian has significantly increased in recent years?
Looking at this list, I see that the vegetarianism percentage within the general population varies a lot from country to country. My country (Romania) does not even appear in this list, and I could not find any reliable source about the percentage…
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Are insects a feasible source of proteins for the new millennium?
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has recently focused on insects as a source of proteins for the increasing population (1). However this makes me doubt, being insects on the second level of the trophic chain. As far as I know vegan diet…
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Which personal lubricants are vegan
I'm wondering which kinds of personal lubricants are vegan. I'm not familiar with how they are usually made, or what substances are used in their manufacture, but I would think someone's figured out how to make them vegan.
The areas I'm primarily…
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Many plants need animals to grow (pollination, worms digging up the soil, etc.); when is it still vegan?
Many plants need animals to grow, for example, by relying on pollination or on worms digging up the soil. Usually, animals arrive naturally to perform those roles, but in some circumstances, people may choose to "help nature" and introduce…
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What are some natural, non-animal sources of heme?
Recently Pat Brown introduced the Impossible Burger with the "magic" ingredient of heme, a naturally occurring bio-chemical in animals, that makes meat smell, taste and bleed like meat. What are the naturally occurring non-animal sources of heme?
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Is there vegan glue that works well on fabric?
I want to buy fabric glue but I suspect that the kinds you normally find are not vegan. Are there a vegan fabric glues, or alternative adhesives that would work for fabric?
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Can products labeled as "produced in factory that handles milk" be considered vegan?
I know about some vegetarian labeled products that do not contain any non-vegan substances per se, they are just being produced in factories that produce other products which, in turn, contain dairy etc. While, presumably, not vegan enough to get…
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How to be healthy while ageing, on a vegan diet?
What health recommendations can be given to older people that want to follow a vegan diet? Is there any particular concern?
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Is it safe to raise babies and young children on a vegan diet?
How to be healthy during a vegan…
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Which are good documentaries about environmental impact of livestock industry?
I've already seen Cowspiracy (and I recommend it). Which other documentaries have been made about the impact of livestock industry and how going vegan can alleviate environmental problems?
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Which medical tests should I do if I'm vegan?
Which tests (blood, urine, bone mass density, or others..) should a vegan take to check his/her health status?
Related question: How often should a vegan have a blood test?
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What is Tempeh?
I've seen tempeh in my vegan cookbook and hear that it comes from the soy plant. How does it vary from tofu if so? Is it something I can make at home or would I probably have to buy it?
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What vegan alternative to hydrating/repair creams are there?
Due to the cold temperatures, my hands are drying and chapping a bit. I'm using a cream to repair my hands. But, since I'm beginning with veganism, I looked at its composition and I saw it contains glycerin and stearic acid (maybe among…
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