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Study offers insights into E. coli contamination on leafy greens

Leafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harmful pathogens.

29 Feb 2024

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

A study in The New England Journal of Medicine shows omalizumab increases allergen tolerance in individuals with multiple food allergies, offering a promising standalone treatment option.

26 Feb 2024

Digital DNA melting analysis can be a faster and more reliable tool for pathogen detection

A new analysis method can detect pathogens in blood samples faster and more accurately than blood cultures, which are the current state of the art for infection diagnosis.

21 Feb 2024

PulmoBioMed raises £1.4m for innovative lung test commercialization

PulmoBioMed - a Northumbria University spin-out which has developed a new lung test that could lead to earlier diagnosis of asthma and other conditions - has raised £1.4m to help commercialize its technology.

12 Feb 2024

Robotic and navigation technology in hip surgery don't raise infection risk, study finds

For patients undergoing total hip arthroplasty (THA), the use of robotic-assisted surgery and surgical navigation techniques is not associated with an increased risk of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI), suggests a study in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery. The journal is published in the Lippincott portfolio by Wolters Kluwer.

9 Feb 2024

Recycled food waste may be contaminated with pharmaceutical residues, research reveals

New research reveals that recycled food waste may be contaminated with pharmaceutical residues. The good news is that fungi cultivated in biogas digestate show minimal absorption of these contaminants.

9 Feb 2024

Ultra-processed foods raise harmful chemical levels in pregnant women

If you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, according to research published last month in the journal Environmental International.

8 Feb 2024

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Study finds certain metals, especially Copper and Chromium, adversely affect female fertility, while Zinc shows a protective effect, highlighting potential environmental factors in global fertility decline.

7 Feb 2024

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

A new study suggests a naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, worn by millions of people worldwide.

7 Feb 2024

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Whether it's building out a big spread for the Super Bowl or planning a Valentine's Day meal, lots of people will be heading to the store these next few weeks to stock up on food.

7 Feb 2024

Hydrogel with built-in antibiofilm and antioxidative functions promotes faster healing of infected chronic wounds

A novel hydrogel dressing was developed recently to combat both these undesirable characteristics and tested for its effects on diabetic-infected wound healing.

5 Feb 2024

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Food manufacturers often add preservatives to food products to keep them fresh. A primary purpose of these preservatives is to kill microbes that could break down and otherwise spoil the food.

2 Feb 2024

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

A study in the American Journal of Infection Control reveals that closing the toilet lid before flushing does not significantly reduce the risk of bathroom surface contamination, highlighting the importance of regular disinfection for preventing the spread of pathogens.

25 Jan 2024

Contamination News and Research

Study offers insights into E. coli contamination on leafy greens

Omalizumab boosts tolerance to multiple food allergies, study finds

Digital DNA melting analysis can be a faster and more reliable tool for pathogen detection

PulmoBioMed raises £1.4m for innovative lung test commercialization

Robotic and navigation technology in hip surgery don't raise infection risk, study finds

Recycled food waste may be contaminated with pharmaceutical residues, research reveals

Ultra-processed foods raise harmful chemical levels in pregnant women

Metal pollution contributes to reduced female fertility, with Zinc as a notable exception

Naturally-occurring material is an effective disinfectant for contact lenses, study suggests

Virginia Tech food safety expert offers tips for selecting the right charcuterie meats

Hydrogel with built-in antibiofilm and antioxidative functions promotes faster healing of infected chronic wounds

Study reveals impact of lantibiotic preservatives on gut microbiome

Does closing the toilet lid before flushing prevent viral contamination?

Widespread exposure to toxic metals linked with earlier aging of the ovaries in middle-aged women

Is a gluten-free diet always the healthier choice for women?

Microgravity may make space veggies more prone to bacteria

Industrial vegetable oils show dangerous levels of toxic elements, surpassing traditional oils

Comprehensive analysis of more than 2 million SARS-CoV-2 samples detects co-infections and intra-host recombination

Combining health data with whole genome sequence data in cancer patients can help doctors provide more tailored care

Ancient DNA reveals first prehistoric cases of Turner and Jacob's syndromes

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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