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Unraveling Nature's Complexity with Molecular Imaging

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to Ron Heeran, a speaker at the 2023 James L. Waters Symposium.

From Pittcon 1 May 2023

How inert, sleeping bacteria spring back to life

Solving a riddle that has confounded biologists since bacterial spores -; inert, sleeping bacteria -; were first described more than 150 years ago, researchers at Harvard Medical School have discovered a new kind of cellular sensor that allows spores to detect the presence of nutrients in their environment and quickly spring back to life.

27 Apr 2023

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

Research evaluates the proposed mechanisms for the association between ultra-processed food (UPF) consumption and BMI. It concludes that there is limited evidence establishing causality and recommends against making recommendations about the role of UPF in diets before plausible mechanisms have been verified.

21 Apr 2023

The Power of Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Biological Research

In this interview conducted at Pittcon 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, we spoke to this year's recipient of the Pittsburgh Spectroscopy Award, Robert Tycko.

From Pittcon 20 Apr 2023

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Researchers compared the nutritional status composition of omnivorous diet-abiding milk donors and vegetarian/vegan lactating women.

14 Apr 2023

Global antimicrobial resistance: socioeconomic factors play an underappreciated role in the spread

Researchers investigated the association between rates of antimicrobial resistance in animals and humans and environmental, socioeconomic, and anthropogenic indicators.

6 Apr 2023

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

The health effects of consuming different types of nuts have been well documented over time. The NUTS 2022 Conference was organized with the slogan: Where we are and where we are going in nut research. Now, a recent Nutrients journal paper summarized the conference proceedings and aimed to recapitulate and investigate the available information on nuts.

2 Apr 2023

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

Scientists at the Francis Crick Institute have found that high consumption of a common artificial sweetener, sucralose, lowers activation of T-cells, an important component of the immune system, in mice.

31 Mar 2023

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

Eating peanuts and peanut butter could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people, according to a study published in the journal Antioxidants.

27 Mar 2023

How can microbiota be used to make wine more health beneficial?

Researchers discussed the use of wine microbiota in enhancing the functional components of wine during production.

27 Mar 2023

Fiber intake associated with lower risk of cognitive decline in old people with ApoE ε4 genotype

Fiber intake is associated with a lower risk of developing cognitive decline in those old people with the Apolipoprotein E ApoE ε4 genotype, regarded as a genetic risk factor linked to the development of Alzheimer's disease.

22 Mar 2023

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

15 Mar 2023

Boost workflow efficiency and flexibility with the next generation of Resolvex® A200 positive pressure processors

Tecan is pleased to announce the launch of the Resolvex A200 Omics and Resolvex A200 24, the next generation of Resolvex A200 positive pressure processors.

From Tecan 27 Feb 2023

A health-heavy State of the Union

Health care was a recurring theme throughout President Joe Biden's 2023 State of the Union address on Capitol Hill this week.

9 Feb 2023

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

Researchers evaluated the association between nitrate and nitrite exposure and T2D (type 2 diabetes) development risks.

19 Jan 2023

Researchers review bacteriophage treatment

Researchers presented an overview of bacteriophage treatment, including mechanisms, types, design and applications of bacteriophage therapy.

10 Jan 2023

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

New research explores how probiotic-based therapy in conjunction with established treatment regimens can be an effective approach for combating gingivitis and periodontitis.

28 Dec 2022

Avian influenza update: Bird keepers in England must house all poultry and captive birds until further notice

All poultry and captive birds must be housed in England until further notice, following an increase in the number of detections of avian influenza in wild birds and on commercial premises.

14 Dec 2022

Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

The supply chain that brings meat to market worldwide is highly complex and usually very efficient. But when disruptions in one part of the world can result in transportation delays an ocean and a continent away, meat spoilage becomes a very real risk to food producers, vendors and consumers.

6 Dec 2022

Study confirms the growing resistance in non-pathogenic Listeria species

In the food processing industry, the deadly bacteria Listeria monocytogenes is monitored closely. Not only can the bacteria make people extremely ill, it is known to be developing resistance to various food safety measures across the world.

5 Dec 2022

Food Safety News and Research

Unraveling Nature's Complexity with Molecular Imaging

How inert, sleeping bacteria spring back to life

NOVA system's food guidance: Valid concerns or oversimplification of health and diet?

The Power of Solid-State Nuclear Magnetic Resonance in Biological Research

Study compared the milk composition and nutritional status of omnivore milk donors and vegetarian lactating mothers

Global antimicrobial resistance: socioeconomic factors play an underappreciated role in the spread

A collection of papers on nuts presented at NUTS 2022

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

Peanut consumption could have a beneficial impact on vascular health in young and healthy people

How can microbiota be used to make wine more health beneficial?

Fiber intake associated with lower risk of cognitive decline in old people with ApoE ε4 genotype

High consumption of common artificial sweetener lowers activation of T-cells in mice

Boost workflow efficiency and flexibility with the next generation of Resolvex® A200 positive pressure processors

A health-heavy State of the Union

What is the association between nitrite and nitrate exposure and type 2 diabetes?

Researchers review bacteriophage treatment

How could probiotics be used in the management of gingivitis and periodontitis?

Avian influenza update: Bird keepers in England must house all poultry and captive birds until further notice

Paper-based synthetic biosensor could help easily detect toxin putrescine in beef

Study confirms the growing resistance in non-pathogenic Listeria species

Food Adulteration in the Honey Industry eBook

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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