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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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