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NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

Food allergies pose a significant health risk, resulting in numerous hospitalizations every year, as even trace amounts of allergens can trigger severe reactions.

18 May 2023

Lawyer fees draw scrutiny as Camp Lejeune claims stack up

David and Adair Keller started their married life together in 1977 at Camp Lejeune, a military training base on the Atlantic Coast in Jacksonville, North Carolina. David was a Marine Corps field artillery officer then, and they lived together on the base for about six months.

17 May 2023

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

Researchers described rapid mutagenesis and rescue of SARS-CoV-2 variants without cloning.

16 May 2023

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

Recently published in PeerJ Life and Environment, researchers successfully use aircraft surveys with novel instrumentation to capture airborne nucleic acids and probe biodiversity in the atmosphere, uncovering surprising findings.

15 May 2023

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

A first-in-human clinical trial of an experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants from inside the body has begun.

15 May 2023

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Researchers developed an ingestible device to collect samples from the human intestine.

12 May 2023

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Study explores the impact of climate change and environmental chemicals on children's health.

9 May 2023

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Researcher evaluates the stability of monkeypox virus (MPXV) on stainless steel surfaces stored at different temperatures and using different interfering substances to mimic environmental contamination.

7 May 2023

Lead contamination surfaces in affluent Atlanta neighborhood

Elizabeth Burns had just come inside from gardening in 2021 when she caught a TV news report about a rocklike material contaminating a nearby community's soil with lead.

5 May 2023

Is it possible for the human brain to be activated by the dying process?

Researchers examined the neuronal activity of the dying human brain.

3 May 2023

Do edible gastropod land snails contain toxic mineral elements?

Researchers explored the presence of toxic and possibly toxic minerals in edible land snails.

2 May 2023

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

Study reviews the available literature on perinatal cannabis use and its effects on pregnancy and breastfeeding. It also discusses the need for further research and guidelines for clinicians when discussing cannabis use with pregnant patients.

30 Apr 2023

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

The surveillance of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) in wildlife in Vermont, United States (US).

28 Apr 2023

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

NORTHAMPTON, UK (27th April 2023) – HORIBA UK Veterinary is supporting Strangles Awareness Week 2023 to educate and improve biosecurity for this devastating equine specific disease.

From HORIBA Scientific UK 27 Apr 2023

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

A versatile new foam material developed by researchers at the University of Georgia could significantly reduce health care-related infections caused by implanted medical devices-;or drastically improve cleanup efforts following environmental disasters like oil spills.

26 Apr 2023

Mutant Salmonella strains cause more severe infections than wild-type bacteria in chickens

In Brazil, a group of researchers supported by FAPESP created mutant forms of Salmonella to understand the mechanisms that favor colonization of the intestinal tract of chickens by these pathogenic bacteria and find better ways to combat the infection they cause.

11 Apr 2023

Contamination News and Research

NIR spectroscopy offers fast, easy, inexpensive way to detect food allergens

Lawyer fees draw scrutiny as Camp Lejeune claims stack up

Novel 'CLEVER' method accelerates engineering and genetic study of SARS-CoV-2 and its variants

New study reveals a revolutionary approach to studying airborne genetic material

First-in-human clinical trial tests experimental oral drug for removing radioactive contaminants

Novel ingestible device enables non-invasive profiling of the gut microbiome, proteome, and metabolome

Experts urge increased attention to the threat of climate change and pollution on children's health

Study shows MPXV can persist on surfaces for extended periods, but can be inactivated by alcohol-based disinfectants

Lead contamination surfaces in affluent Atlanta neighborhood

Is it possible for the human brain to be activated by the dying process?

Do edible gastropod land snails contain toxic mineral elements?

Clinical review finds adverse effects of perinatal cannabis use on pregnancy and breastfeeding

A study surveilling Vermont wildlife detects no SARS-CoV-2

HORIBA introduces simple in-house PCR test for faster strangles diagnosis

Versatile new foam material could reduce health care-related infections

Mutant Salmonella strains cause more severe infections than wild-type bacteria in chickens

Study explores the association between gut microbiome dysbiosis and uveitis

Raincoats, undies, school uniforms: Are your clothes dripping in ‘forever chemicals’?

Naturally occurring lithium in drinking water could be an environmental risk factor for autism

A novel species of dependoparvovirus has been identified in monk parakeets in Madrid

Achieving and maintaining ISO 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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