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Food and Beverage Analysis – News and Features

A scientist collecting a water sample from a lake for PFAS testing.
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Testing for PFOS, PFOA and Other Related PFAS Compounds

This article provides an overview of PFAS, including their chemical properties, health effects and regulatory limits. It also explores PFAS detection methods, with a focus on EPA Method 1633, a key analytical tool.
Chocolate bars.
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Add Probiotics to Dark Chocolate for Health Benefits, Say Researchers

The modified chocolates also had higher antioxidant levels than regular dark chocolate.
3D rendered microscopic image of cells.
News

Proteasome’s Hidden Immune Cell Mechanism Revealed

Scientists discovered that some of the peptides released in the proteasome during protein breakdown are capable of killing bacteria. These findings offer new hope for tackling the threat of antibiotic resistance.
A cross section of whole skeletal muscle tissue.
News

Melatonin Protects Muscle From Damage Caused by Obesity and Diabetes

Researchers show that melatonin improves muscle energy efficiency and could become an innovative therapy to combat obesity and type 2 diabetes.
The human gut comprised of bacteria.
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Bacterial Enzyme Could Aid Prebiotic and Therapeutic Research

A Tokyo University of Science study identifies a novel β-galactosidase in Bacteroides xylanisolvens that breaks down β-1,2-galactooligosaccharides. The enzyme could aid in prebiotic development and may inform treatments for diseases like Chagas.
A group of bacteriophages leaving a lysed bacterial cell as part of transduction in bacteria
Article

Transduction in Bacteria

This article discusses the mechanisms of bacterial transduction and how scientists can utilize it to manipulate bacterial genomes for a wide variety of purposes.
Jug and glass of fresh milk.
News

E. coli Found in 26% of Dairy Products in Egypt

Of the 210 samples of raw milk, cheese, and yogurt, 26.2% were positive for E. coli, with the highest being raw buffalo milk at 68%, and the lowest at 7.5% for rayeb, a type of fermented milk.
A glass of milk next to stop eggs, honey and bread.
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Omalizumab Treats Food Allergy More Effectively Than Immunotherapy

In a new study, omalizumab, an injectable drug for food allergies, performed better than oral immunotherapy. A subsequent phase of the study found that patients may be able to introduce allergenic foods into their diet following medication.
A person slices raw fish on a wooden cutting board.
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Shark Skin-Like Textured Surfaces Create Anti-Bacterial Cutting Boards

Laser-etched surfaces that resemble the texture of shark skin could stop bacteria from attaching, forming anti-bacterial cutting boards for food preparation.
Person pouring tea from a white and pink floral ceramic teapot.
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Brewing Tea Helps Remove Lead From Water

Researchers discovered that brewing tea naturally adsorbs heavy metals like lead and cadmium from water. The study tested various teas, bag types and steeping durations, finding that longer steeping reduce metal contaminants.
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