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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

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

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

Researchers seek to understand the Achilles' heel of insulin pump technology

Since the insulin pump started widespread use in the early 1980s, it's become the option of choice for type 1 diabetes patients to manage their glucose levels in a way that doesn't require testing their blood sugar and injecting insulin multiple times daily.

27 Jul 2023

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

A study led by investigators from Brigham and Women's Hospital, a founding member of the Mass General Brigham healthcare system, reveals multiple associations between the presence of phenol biomarkers and altered thyroid hormone measurements among women seeking fertility care.

26 Jun 2023

Polyphenolic compounds to combine with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs

New research shows that polyphenolic compounds, which are commonly found in fruits and vegetables, can be combined with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs.

15 Jun 2023

Eye drops to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon

The results of a new clinical trial suggest that the first drug therapy to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon.

1 Jun 2023

Food preservative nisin: A gut game changer that safely alters microbiome composition

Nisin, a powerful bacteriocin, influences the gut microbiota and its functionality by modulating the abundance of specific bacterial groups and altering short-chain fatty acid synthesis.

18 May 2023

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Researchers presented an overview of quaternary ammonium compounds and their environmental and human health concerns.

11 May 2023

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Researchers compared the use of ethanol-free and ethanol-containing mouthwash for oral microbiome studies.

1 May 2023

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

Researchers reviewed the impact of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) on the microbiota-gut-brain axis.

25 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

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Researchers have succeeded for the first time in adding a highly purified form of curcumin to yogurt in a way that ensures it remains dissolved in the dairy product and preserves it, while tasting good.

4 Apr 2023

Minimally processed foods boost dietary quality, while ultra-processed harm it, study finds

Researchers performed a cohort study among female and male health professionals in the United States between 1986 and 2010.

4 Apr 2023

Is there an association between ultra-processed food consumption and depressive symptoms?

Researchers assessed the potential correlation between consuming ultra-processed foods and depressive symptoms.

3 Apr 2023

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

Bacteria have thousands of genes and functions that we, the human host, do not have. For instance, bacteria can help us digest fiber, provide support to our immune systems, and absorb important nutrients. But reaping the benefits of "good bacteria" is easier said than done.

28 Mar 2023

Preservatives News and Research

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

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

Outbreak of piercing infections in Australia traced to contaminated aftercare solution

Researchers seek to understand the Achilles' heel of insulin pump technology

Study finds link between environmental chemical exposure and thyroid problems in women with fertility issues

Polyphenolic compounds to combine with sugar molecules to create potential life-saving drugs

Eye drops to slow the progression of nearsightedness in kids could be on the horizon

Food preservative nisin: A gut game changer that safely alters microbiome composition

Are quaternary ammonium compounds associated with adverse environmental and health outcomes?

Opening doors for broader participation in oral microbiome studies: the stability and comparability of ethanol-free mouthwash

Is there an association between the consumption of ultra-processed food and adverse microbiota-gut-brain axis implications?

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

Adding purified form of curcumin to preserve and enhance probiotic yogurt

Minimally processed foods boost dietary quality, while ultra-processed harm it, study finds

Is there an association between ultra-processed food consumption and depressive symptoms?

Understanding how to better prescribe probiotics based on our individual microbiome profiles

Review explores trehalose's effects on metabolism and gut microflora

Study indicates that ultra-processed foods are linked to depression

What are the health benefits and food industry applications of wine industry by-products?

Quality Control in Food and Beverage Production

Industry Focus eBook - Cell biology (5th edition) eBook

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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