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Can your body odor protect you against disease?

Whether body odor is protective against diseases.

9 Oct 2023

USC receives $2 million grant to advance cell and gene therapy research

The Keck School of Medicine of USC has received $2 million from the California Institute of Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) to further augment its newly launched cGMP Laboratory, a state-of-the-art facility designed to advance early-stage research into clinically viable cell and gene therapies.

4 Oct 2023

Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. announces acquisition of Environmental Monitoring Services Irl. Limited and EMS Particle Solutions Ltd

Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. announces the acquisition of Environmental Monitoring Services Irl. Limited and EMS Particle Solutions Ltd, and their parent company (collectively EMS); established in 1988, and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.

From Particle Measuring Systems 4 Oct 2023

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Review sheds light on edible coatings as a sustainable alternative to traditional packaging and preservatives in the food industry, particularly for perishable items like fruits and vegetables.

28 Sep 2023

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Wearable patient monitoring devices are worn directly on the body and are being used in increasing numbers

From Panacol-Elosol GmbH 27 Sep 2023

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

A research paper published in the journal Science of the Total Environment explores how increasing levels of residual toxins in aquatic animals in the Pacific Ocean pose serious risks to food safety, human health, and food security. The paper outlines various types of toxins, their origins, and their impact on marine life and human health, highlighting the urgency for effective interventions.

26 Sep 2023

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

The largest-ever spatiotemporal monitoring of chemicals/contaminants of emerging concern (CECs) in London waterways.

26 Sep 2023

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

The designation of contact precautions as an "essential practice" for MRSA prevention.

25 Sep 2023

VAX-seq: the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?

Researchers proposed a simplified approach for analyzing mRNA vaccines using long-read sequencing.

22 Sep 2023

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

The association between arsenic exposure due to groundwater contamination and mortality rates.

21 Sep 2023

Lack of clean water, sanitation, and hygienic controls in Cambodia promotes emergence of drug-resistant E. coli

A new study suggests that Escherichia coli and other disease-causing microbes are passing easily between humans and animals in Cambodia, a country where clean water, sanitation and hygienic controls are lacking in many regions.

19 Sep 2023

Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk

Researchers from the UK and the Republic of Ireland have found high levels of antibiotic-resistant genes in the wastewater system of a major teaching hospital. The findings underscore the urgent need for regular decontamination and more stringent infection control measures to protect patients.

19 Sep 2023

Immunity following vaccination provides better protection against COVID-19

A team from the UNIGE and the HUG analyzed the contacts of 50,000 COVID-19 positive cases. Immunity following vaccination provides better protection for those around you.

12 Sep 2023

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

The study reveals high levels of antibiotic-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in ready-to-eat foods across 25 provinces in China, posing a serious public health risk. The findings emphasize the need for stronger food safety measures, as the MRSA strains identified were resistant to multiple antibiotics and exhibited various virulence factors.

10 Sep 2023

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

A U.S. military firefighter for 32 years, Kurt Rhodes trained and performed his duties with aqueous film forming foam, or AFFF — a highly effective fire suppressant that he never knew contained PFAS chemicals, now known to be harmful to human health.

7 Sep 2023

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

Yourgene Health plc (“Yourgene”), a leading international molecular diagnostics group, today launched the Yourgene® MagBench™ Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit. MagBench solution is available to Sage™ customers across Asia-Pacific and the Middle East.

From Yourgene Health 5 Sep 2023

Study explores microplastic content in urban grown lettuces

Researchers examined the level of microplastics among lettuces cultivated in urban gardens in Lisbon.

4 Sep 2023

Wild boars and Hepatitis E: Whats the zoonotic risk?

The prevalence of the Hepatitis E virus (HEV) in the Portuguese wild boar population.

4 Sep 2023

Mycotoxin contamination is still a serious food/feed safety issue

The updated and most recent evidence of the occurrence and co-occurrence of mycotoxins.

4 Sep 2023

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Researchers in New South Wales, Australia, used genomic sequencing to trace an outbreak of Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections following ear piercings to a specific batch of aftercare solution. The study led to a recall of the product and improvements in manufacturing standards, successfully reducing the number of infections.

4 Sep 2023

Contamination News and Research

Can your body odor protect you against disease?

USC receives $2 million grant to advance cell and gene therapy research

Particle Measuring Systems, Inc. announces acquisition of Environmental Monitoring Services Irl. Limited and EMS Particle Solutions Ltd

Are edible coatings the answer to fresher, eco-friendlier fruit and veg packaging?

Panacol’s Special Adhesives for Medical Wearables

Is your seafood safe? New study reveals alarming levels of toxins in Pacific Ocean marine life

One health wake-up call: London's river data highlights environmental perils

Is the implementation of contact precautions crucial for preventing healthcare-associated MRSA?

VAX-seq: the future of mRNA vaccine analysis and quality assurance?

Does arsenic exposure cause mortality due to cancer, diabetes, Alzheimer's and congenital anomalies?

Lack of clean water, sanitation, and hygienic controls in Cambodia promotes emergence of drug-resistant E. coli

Hospital wastewater teeming with antibiotic-resistant genes, poses infection risk

Immunity following vaccination provides better protection against COVID-19

Dangerous antibiotic-resistant bacteria found in China's ready-to-eat foods

‘Like a Russian roulette’: US military firefighters grapple with unknowns of PFAS exposure

Yourgene Health launches MagBench Automated DNA Extraction Instrument and Kit for NIPT workflows

Study explores microplastic content in urban grown lettuces

Wild boars and Hepatitis E: Whats the zoonotic risk?

Mycotoxin contamination is still a serious food/feed safety issue

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Sensing a Healthier Future

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

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