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BD announces addition of new flow cytometry system for rapid microbial enumeration, detection

Industrial microbiologists now have a new tool that was designed specifically to help quality control laboratories rapidly screen raw materials, as well as in-process and finished goods, for the presence of microorganisms that can threaten product quality.

17 Feb 2011

Ta`am Teva Altman, Probi sign agreement to launch dietary supplement for gut health

Probi has signed an agreement giving Ta`am Teva Altman rights to launch Probi's dietary supplement for gut health based on Lp299v™ in Israel. The launch is planned to take place in the second quarter of 2011.

3 Feb 2011

Placental colonization by bacteria could lead to preterm birth and other developmental problems

The type of bacteria that colonize the placenta during pregnancy could be associated with preterm birth and other developmental problems in newborns according to research published in the current issue of the online journal mBio-.

28 Jan 2011

Clostridium bacteria may offer a greener alternative to petrol

A diverse family of bacteria that can cause a potentially fatal illness in humans but could offer a greener alternative to petrol to power our cars will be the subject of a talk by a University of Nottingham academic at an international conference.

12 Jan 2011

Study finds specially designed probiotic can prevent obesity

Specially designed probiotics can modulate the physiology of host fat cells say scientists writing in Microbiology. The findings could lead to specialised probiotics that have a role in the prevention or treatment of conditions such as obesity.

22 Dec 2010

Invitations open for fourth annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research

Today, the Global Probiotics Council (GPC), a committee formed by Danone and YAKULT HONSHA CO., LTD., announced the launch of the fourth annual Young Investigator Grant for Probiotics Research (YIGPRO). This grant provides two awards, each in the amount of $50,000, to rising young stars. This year's grant focus is on the role of probiotics and gastrointestinal microbiota in health and wellness. Applications will be accepted until February 15, 2011.

21 Dec 2010

China-Biotics redeems $25 million of outstanding senior convertible notes

China-Biotics, Inc. the leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today announced that it has redeemed $25 million in outstanding 4 percent senior convertible promissory notes for cash two days before the December 11, 2010 maturity date.

9 Dec 2010

New study may lead to non-medicinal methods of eradicating Hamburger disease

Hamburger disease, a debilitating form of food poisoning, may be a thing of the past. New findings from an international research collaboration conducted by the French National Institute for Agronomic Research (INRA), involving the Universit- de Montr-al are the first to show how the contaminating E.coli bacterium is able to survive in the competitive environment of a cow's intestine by scavenging specific food sources.

30 Nov 2010

Immunity-enhancing probiotics may be the best line of defense for good health

Good bacteria, bad bacteria, billions of bacteria—sounds downright germy. But the truth is that research in gut health is germinating more insight into the role bacteria, also known as "probiotics," play in our overall health and wellness.

25 Nov 2010

DSM wins Most Innovative Health Ingredient Award

DSM Nutritional Products triumphed at this year's HiE Excellence Awards with Fruitflow® - the first natural, scientifically substantiated solution for the promotion of healthy blood flow. As well as winning the Most Innovative Health Ingredient Award, DSM also won an Excellence Award in the category of Heart Health.

25 Nov 2010

Russian-trained microbiologist recommends tips for consumers to achieve effective results from probiotics

With the European Union poised to regulate probiotics, and with probiotic supplement sales increasing dramatically in the United States, Americans need to know what they're buying, and how these products can affect their health.

20 Nov 2010

UAS Laboratories acquires outstanding shares of APN Labs

On November 11, 2010, UAS Laboratories, Inc. acquired all outstanding shares of APN Labs, Inc. to become the sole owner. APN Labs, Inc. of Wausau, Wisconsin, USA, has been a leading contract manufacturer of nutraceuticals for the past 10 years. APN Labs has its own condition-specific probiotic blends as well as other ingredients.

14 Nov 2010

Researchers explore impact of various factors on increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection

In five different studies presented at the American College of Gastroenterology's (ACG) 75th Annual Scientific meeting in San Antonio, researchers explored the impact of various factors on increasing rates of Clostridium difficile infection (C. difficile), such as the use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) and the substantial increase in antibiotic use due to new National Hospital Quality Measures; strategies to combat high rates of C. difficile infections; and cutting‐edge treatments for this potentially deadly-and quite common-infection.

19 Oct 2010

Researchers study anti-inflammatory effects of food on healthy individuals

For the first time researchers have found out what effect multiple, rather than just single, foods with anti-inflammatory effects have on healthy individuals. The results of a diet study show that bad cholesterol was reduced by 33 per cent, blood lipids by 14 per cent, blood pressure by 8 per cent and a risk marker for blood clots by 26 per cent. A marker of inflammation in the body was also greatly reduced, while memory and cognitive function were improved.

18 Oct 2010

Forum allows healthcare professionals to consider probiotics for patient wellbeing

GPs who have a chance to evaluate the current evidence on probiotics and hear from experts firsthand on their relevance to clinical practice are much more likely to consider them, according to the findings of an interactive debate at the RCGPs Annual Primary Care Conference in Harrogate this week.

14 Oct 2010

China-Biotics files two new patent applications

China-Biotics, Inc., the leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today announced that it has submitted two new patent applications to the State Bureau of Intellect Property.

17 Sep 2010

Harris Teeter to distribute Oragenics' EvoraPlus and EvoraKids oral care probiotics

Florida-based biopharmaceutical company Oragenics, Inc. has announced the continued retail expansion of its oral care probiotics EvoraPlus and EvoraKids™ with an initial order from Harris Teeter. It is anticipated that the products will be available at Harris Teeter stores in September 2010.

10 Sep 2010

FORTUNE ranks China-Biotics 62nd on 2010 'Fastest-Growing Companies' list

China-Biotics, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today announced that the Company is ranked 62nd on FORTUNE's 2010 "Fastest-Growing Companies" list.

26 Aug 2010

China-Biotics net sales for first-quarter fiscal 2011 increase 61.8% to $24.9 million

China-Biotics, Inc., a leading developer, manufacturer and distributor of probiotics products in China, today reported its financial results for the first quarter of its 2011 fiscal year, ended June 30, 2010.

9 Aug 2010

Emerson Ecologics to exclusively distribute Sedona Labs Pro probiotic products

Emerson Ecologics, LLC, the leading provider of professional-grade nutritional supplements to the healthcare practitioner market, announces a new strategic partnership with Nutri-Health as the exclusive distributor for their practitioner brand, Sedona Labs Pro™. Effective immediately, all customer service, marketing and order fulfillment for the complete line of Sedona Labs Pro products will be handled by Emerson Ecologics.

3 Aug 2010