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Michigan-based food manufacturer ordered to discontinue operations after recurrent food safety violations

A federal court ordered a Michigan-based food manufacturer to discontinue selling food products until the company complies with federal regulations and other requirements.

18 Dec 2018

Veganism linked to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition if not planned correctly

“Hidden hunger” is a term that is defined as a long term deficiency of essential micronutrients in the diet.

17 Dec 2018

Study highlights potential risks of lead exposure from ‘non-traditional’ sources

The study by Paromita Hore, PhD, MPH, and colleagues at the NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene highlights the potential risks of lead exposure from "non-traditional" sources, even as US population blood levels continue to decline.

4 Dec 2018

Governments across Europe respond in very different ways to lung cancer

The World Health Organization estimates 387,913 Europeans will die of lung cancer in 2018. The preliminary findings from a new study by the Economist Intelligence Unit comparing 13 countries show that governments across Europe are responding in very different ways to the disease.

4 Dec 2018

Research highlights ability of Bio-Rad's ddPCR in quantifying minimal residual disease

More than 30 abstracts presented at the 60th American Society of Hematology Annual Meeting & Exposition in San Diego, December 1-4, featured research highlighting the ability of Bio-Rad's Droplet Digital PCR to provide high sensitivity and accuracy in quantifying minimal residual disease -- those remaining cancer cells after therapy that are associated with relapse -- in blood diseases such as leukemia.

3 Dec 2018

ECDC and WHO release latest data on HIV epidemic in the European Region

The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control and the WHO Regional Office for Europe release the latest data on the HIV epidemic in the European Region, marking the 30th anniversary of World AIDS Day.

29 Nov 2018

HIV epidemic raging across Europe finds report

A new report has found that there is an HIV epidemic across Europe especially in Eastern Europe. The new diagnoses rose in 2017 the report said but the speed of rise has slowed.

28 Nov 2018

In throes of turkey salmonella outbreak, don’t invite illness to your table

As Americans prepare to cook and consume nearly 50 million turkeys on Thanksgiving Day, an ongoing outbreak of salmonella poisoning linked to the poultry means food safety at home is more critical than ever.

19 Nov 2018

Highlighting Advances in Bioengineering and Analytical Technologies with eBooks

eBooks are often considered the natural evolution of the whitepaper. Unconstrained by the requirements of alternative forms of digital content.

From AZoNetwork UK Ltd. 16 Nov 2018

Investigating foodborne disease outbreak in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on simulation game

How do you prepare for a crisis? When does the general public have to be notified of a risk? And how should authorities deal with scientific uncertainty? These questions are being discussed by food safety experts from Germany and Bosnia-Herzegovina in Sarajevo from 22- 26 October 2018 at the practice workshop “Dealing with foodborne disease outbreaks”.

15 Nov 2018

Common bacteria that cause foodborne diseases found to be resistant to antibiotics

Brazil's Ministry of Health received reports of 11,524 outbreaks of foodborne diseases between 2000 and 2015, with 219,909 individuals falling sick and 167 dying from the diseases in question.

9 Nov 2018

New computer model more accurate in identifying potentially unsafe restaurants

A new computer model that uses machine learning and de-identified and aggregated search and location data from logged-in Google users was significantly more accurate in identifying potentially unsafe restaurants when compared with existing methods of consumer complaints and routine inspections, according to new research led by Google and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

7 Nov 2018

Experts share updates on role of low calorie sweeteners in diet and in overall health

The latest research on low calorie sweeteners' use, benefits and role in the diet were discussed today at the 3rd International Sweeteners Association Conference in London, themed "The science behind low calorie sweeteners: where evidence meets policy".

7 Nov 2018

KIT develops methods to remove antibiotics-resistant bacteria from water

According to the Federal Office of Consumer Protection and Food Safety, 700 to 800 t of antibiotics are consumed annually in the field of human medicine alone. Consumption in the area of veterinary medicine even totals about 1700 t.

5 Nov 2018

Exploring potential health risks of microplastic particles for humans

The Austrian Federal Environment Agency and the Medical University of Vienna have presented the first preliminary results of a pilot study on microplastics (microplastic particles) in humans.

1 Nov 2018

New ddPCR technology helps detect, quantify TERT promoter mutations linked to many cancer types

A recent study published online in the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics demonstrated that Droplet Digital PCR technology can be used to detect mutations in a region of our DNA that is linked to many cancer types, paving the way for the development of new cancer diagnostics and therapies.

31 Oct 2018

Jean Mayer Prize for Excellence in Nutrition Science and Policy awarded to individuals, organizations

The Gerald J. and Dorothy R. Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University has awarded the school's inaugural $100,000 Jean Mayer Prize for Excellence in Nutrition Science and Policy to two individuals and two organizations for their collective efforts to raise awareness of the risks of diet-related disease and advocacy for policies that champion better nutrition for younger generations.

23 Oct 2018

Food Safety News and Research

Michigan-based food manufacturer ordered to discontinue operations after recurrent food safety violations

Veganism linked to nutrient deficiencies and malnutrition if not planned correctly

Study highlights potential risks of lead exposure from ‘non-traditional’ sources

Governments across Europe respond in very different ways to lung cancer

Research highlights ability of Bio-Rad's ddPCR in quantifying minimal residual disease

ECDC and WHO release latest data on HIV epidemic in the European Region

HIV epidemic raging across Europe finds report

In throes of turkey salmonella outbreak, don’t invite illness to your table

Highlighting Advances in Bioengineering and Analytical Technologies with eBooks

Investigating foodborne disease outbreak in Bosnia and Herzegovina based on simulation game

Common bacteria that cause foodborne diseases found to be resistant to antibiotics

New computer model more accurate in identifying potentially unsafe restaurants

Experts share updates on role of low calorie sweeteners in diet and in overall health

KIT develops methods to remove antibiotics-resistant bacteria from water

Exploring potential health risks of microplastic particles for humans

New ddPCR technology helps detect, quantify TERT promoter mutations linked to many cancer types

Jean Mayer Prize for Excellence in Nutrition Science and Policy awarded to individuals, organizations

New book explores unlikely origins of food regulation

Pesticides used in food, tobacco products place children and smokers in potential risk

Food scientists can employ bacteriophage to destroy E. coli in drinking water

The future is bioengineered: Synthetic biology and global sustainability eBook

Advancing Intracellular Delivery with LumiPore®

How ELRIG Is Helping Mid-Career Scientists Navigate Leadership, Career Change and Redundancy

The role of UV-Vis in biopharma QC

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