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Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

In this interview, we speak to Echo Pan, a Ph.D. student from North Carolina State University about her latest research that used CRISPR to uncover more on probiotics.

26 Jul 2022

Prebiotic fiber inulin offers a protective effect against the damage of high-salt diet

New research in rats finds a diet high in the prebiotic fiber inulin offered a protective effect against the damage of a high-salt diet.

27 Jun 2022

Male gut health may benefit from beer

In a recent article published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, scientists analyzed the effect of alcoholic and nonalcoholic beer ingestion on gut microbiota.

17 Jun 2022

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

A recent study discusses the current national nutritional recommendations from the viewpoint of the gut microbiota.

14 Jun 2022

Researchers gain understanding of biosynthetic mechanisms for producing cyanobacterin

Researchers in the groups of Prof. Tobias Gulder from TU Dresden and Prof. Tanja Gulder from Leipzig University have succeeded in understanding the biosynthetic mechanisms for the production of the natural product cyanobacterin, which in Nature is produced in small quantities by the cyanobacteria Scytonema hofmanni.

27 May 2022

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from breast milk persist in infants’ digestive tract

The current preliminary investigation study published in the journal Nutrients sought to investigate the longevity of anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin (Ig)A and IgG in breast milk during the in vitro-simulated gastrointestinal digestion.

24 May 2022

First large-scale estimate of live microbes consumed by Americans daily

Many have hypothesized that bacteria and other 'friendly' live microorganisms consumed through the diet can play an important role in health.

18 May 2022

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Yeasts have been evolving and diversifying for more than 400 million years. Likely, symbiotic relationships between humans and yeasts started already at the origin of our species (200-300 thousand years ago).

17 May 2022

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

Consumer demand for dairy foods has changed during the COVID-19 pandemic, with increased demand for foods that can be easily stored and maintain quality over time.

12 May 2022

Our Planet, Our Health; Importance of Understanding Planetary Health

For world health day, we speak to Dr. Sam Myers, director of the Planetary Health Alliance, about the importance of raising awareness surrounding planetary health.

7 Apr 2022

Potential Covid-19 vaccine may offer an inexpensive, easy-to-store alternative to RNA vaccines

While many people in wealthier countries have been vaccinated against Covid-19, there is still a need for vaccination in much of the world.

16 Mar 2022

Partnership secured with ABEC to support US biomanufacturing expansion

EKF Diagnostics has signed a partnership agreement with ABEC, a global provider of engineered solutions and services for biotech manufacturing.

From EKF Diagnostics 8 Mar 2022

New research focuses on improving the manufacturing process of lab-grown tissue from cells

Improving the way lab-grown tissue can be generated and organised from cells is the focus of new research from The University of Queensland.

22 Feb 2022

Scientific review highlights the impact of coffee on digestive organs

A new scientific review, published in Nutrients, highlights coffee's effects on digestion and the gut, and its impact on organs involved in digestion.

19 Jan 2022

Study analyzes the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity

A new study investigates the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity. Pregnant rats fed with stevia or aspartame gave birth to pups that had a higher risk of obesity and specific changes in their gut microbiome. The findings highlight the importance of maternal nutrition during pregnancy.

16 Jan 2022

Streamlined, efficient approaches to cell culture spectrometry and analysis

As demand for the high throughput production of high quality, highly specialized and reliable cell culture products continues to rise, laboratories and manufacturers need to move away from traditional manual analysis methods in favor of advanced real-time analysis using power spectroscopic methods.

From Thermo Fisher Scientific – Environmental and Process Monitoring Instruments 6 Jan 2022

Fermentation News and Research

Using CRISPR to Lift the Lid on Probiotics

Prebiotic fiber inulin offers a protective effect against the damage of high-salt diet

Male gut health may benefit from beer

The microbiome plays a vital role in a healthy diet

Researchers gain understanding of biosynthetic mechanisms for producing cyanobacterin

Anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies from breast milk persist in infants’ digestive tract

First large-scale estimate of live microbes consumed by Americans daily

Origin, evolution and ecological relationships of yeasts

Scientists investigate whether pickles can increase the health benefits of sour cream

Our Planet, Our Health; Importance of Understanding Planetary Health

Potential Covid-19 vaccine may offer an inexpensive, easy-to-store alternative to RNA vaccines

Partnership secured with ABEC to support US biomanufacturing expansion

New research focuses on improving the manufacturing process of lab-grown tissue from cells

Scientific review highlights the impact of coffee on digestive organs

Study analyzes the link between consuming sweeteners during pregnancy and a child's risk of obesity

Streamlined, efficient approaches to cell culture spectrometry and analysis

Optimizing bioprocessing with Raman spectroscopy

EKF Diagnostics to exhibit new STAT-Site WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer at Medica 2021

EKF Diagnostics to showcase at Medica 2021 STAT-Site® WB β-ketone and glucose handheld analyzer live & in person

Millets can play a promising role in preventing and reducing iron deficiency anemia, study shows

E-Cigarettes and Ethanol: A forensic Perspective on Vaping

Understanding Consumer-Consented Data to Optimize Digital Health Programs

The Future is Wearable: Advancing Human Health Through Portable Spectroscopy

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