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How Cold Atmospheric Plasma Weakens Biofilm Defenses

Cold atmospheric plasma offers a novel approach to tackle biofilm resilience, enhancing microbial killing and addressing the rise of antimicrobial resistance.

27 Oct 2026

How Foodborne Pathogens Survive Food Processing and Preservation

Foodborne bacteria can survive processing and preservation through stress responses, protective biofilms, and dormant states, with survival influenced by food composition and treatment conditions. Controlling these pathogens requires validated processing, effective sanitation, and detection methods that account for injured and non-culturable cells.

26 Oct 2026

Foodborne Outbreak Investigations: Tracing Food Poisoning to Its Source

Foodborne outbreak investigations combine patient interviews, laboratory testing, whole-genome sequencing, and supply chain records to identify contaminated foods and guide public health responses. Investigators interpret these findings together while accounting for incomplete exposure histories, surveillance gaps, and uncertainty about where contamination began.

26 Oct 2026

Food Safety Risk Assessment: How Scientists Evaluate Chemical and Microbial Hazards

Food safety risk assessment combines evidence about chemical toxicity and microbial hazards with dietary exposure estimates to evaluate potential health effects. Scientists account for combined exposures, susceptible populations, and uncertainty to guide monitoring, regulation, and preventive measures.

26 Oct 2026