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Revolutionary Single-Sensor “E-Nose” Achieves 96.7% Accuracy in VOC Detection Using Graphene Oxide

Ant-nose sensor demonstrates reliable VOC classification with graphene technology, offering a low-cost solution for food quality and environmental monitoring.

30 Oct 2024

A Novel Approach to Detecting Adulteration in Ginseng Supplements

Rosalee Hellberg, an associate professor in Chapman University's Food Science Program, and her research team have made a significant breakthrough in the fight against adulteration in dietary supplements. Effective methods for identifying adulteration and fraud have remained elusive. Now, a new study of 50 commercially available ginseng products has found surprising results.

9 Oct 2024

Living Microbes Unearthed in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock

Pockets of microbes have been found living within a sealed fracture in 2-billion-year-old rock. The rock was excavated from the Bushveld Igneous Complex in South Africa, an area known for its rich ore deposits. This is the oldest example of living microbes being found within ancient rock so far discovered.

4 Oct 2024

A Computational Toolkit for Large-Scale Metabolomics Analysis

A computational workflow for analyzing massive data sets in metabolomics, the study of tiny chemicals found within cells, biofluids, tissues, and entire ecosystems has been developed by a research team led by experts at the University of California, Riverside.

23 Sep 2024

New Advances in DEL Technology Facilitate Synthesis of Large, Complex Molecules

These days, remarkable new medical treatments are all the rage. One such treatment is personalized cancer therapy, which uses antibodies or immune cells that have been altered.

4 Sep 2024

CRISPR-Cas: A Promising Tool For Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Using CRISPR-Cas systems in various studies to detect and treat Staphylococcus aureus.

12 Aug 2024

Dairy Cattle Become Hosts for Avian Flu Transmission

A new study reveals evidence that avian influenza has spilled over from birds to dairy cattle across several U.S. states, resulting in mammal-to-mammal transmission between cows and from cows to cats and a raccoon.

25 Jul 2024

Few Chicken Products with Highly Virulent Salmonella Strains Responsible for Most Illnesses

Raw poultry is one of the main causes of Salmonella poisoning, which affects thousands of people in the U.S. every year. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign shows that few products with high levels of very virulent Salmonella strains are responsible for most of the illnesses from raw chicken parts.

16 Jul 2024

New 3D-Printed Chip Rapidly Detects Four Major Foodborne Pathogens

A cost-effective three-dimensional (3D)-printed microchip with an aptamer sensor that can detect four foodborne pathogens.

8 Jul 2024

Study Finds Bacteria in Commercial Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Inks

Commercial tattoo and permanent makeup inks have been found to contain both aerobic and anaerobic bacteria by researchers.

3 Jul 2024

Primerdesign Launches Real-Time PCR Workflow for Onsite Detection of Norovirus in Oysters

Primerdesign (part of the Novacyt Group), a company focussed on the design, manufacture, validation and supply of real-time PCR kits and reagents, today launched the genesig® Easy_oys Detection Kit for Norovirus in oysters.

From Primerdesign 26 Jun 2024

SPT Labtech Brings the Power of Miniaturization to More Genomics Researchers with mosquito® Gen3

SPT Labtech, a global leader in the design, development and manufacture of automated instrumentation and consumables for life science applications, has expanded its nanoliter liquid handling portfolio with the launch of mosquito Gen3.

From SPT Labtech 12 Jun 2024

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

Advancements in Direct MS with Plasmion’s SICRIT®.

From Plasmion 11 Jun 2024

CRISPR/Cas Biosensors Address Sensitivity and Specificity Challenges in Detection

The mechanisms of CRISPR-Cas-based biosensors.

5 Jun 2024

Mysterious Plasmid in Human Gut Holds Potential for Health Hazard Detection

A component of the human intestinal flora that has been little studied to date is the focus of a new study.

17 Apr 2024

Investigating the Antibacterial Effects of T1-Spanin on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

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13 Mar 2024

New Insights on Factors Influencing E. coli Contamination on Leafy Greens

Leafy green vegetables are important sources of dietary fiber and nutrients, but they can harbor harmful pathogens.

1 Mar 2024

Researchers Isolate Adaptable Leptospirosis Strain in Austrian Cattle

Leptospirosis is a globally distributed infectious disease that affects both animals and humans. While the infection is endemic in tropical regions, its incidence seems to increase in temperate regions.

27 Feb 2024

Study Evaluates Primer Pairs and PNA Clamps for Plant-Associated Fungal Community Analysis

Fungi are frequently found both around and within plant tissues (especially in roots) and are involved in both plant nutrient acquisition and resistance to pathogens.

27 Feb 2024

UV Pasteurisation Technology Brings Significant Savings to Dairy’s Energy Bill

With the help of Lyras’ cutting-edge technology, a dairy now cuts off 91 per cent of its energy consumption for the inactivation of microorganisms in processing water.

22 Feb 2024

Contamination News and Research

Revolutionary Single-Sensor “E-Nose” Achieves 96.7% Accuracy in VOC Detection Using Graphene Oxide

A Novel Approach to Detecting Adulteration in Ginseng Supplements

Living Microbes Unearthed in 2-Billion-Year-Old Rock

A Computational Toolkit for Large-Scale Metabolomics Analysis

New Advances in DEL Technology Facilitate Synthesis of Large, Complex Molecules

CRISPR-Cas: A Promising Tool For Combatting Antibiotic-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Dairy Cattle Become Hosts for Avian Flu Transmission

Few Chicken Products with Highly Virulent Salmonella Strains Responsible for Most Illnesses

New 3D-Printed Chip Rapidly Detects Four Major Foodborne Pathogens

Study Finds Bacteria in Commercial Tattoo and Permanent Makeup Inks

Primerdesign Launches Real-Time PCR Workflow for Onsite Detection of Norovirus in Oysters

SPT Labtech Brings the Power of Miniaturization to More Genomics Researchers with mosquito® Gen3

Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

CRISPR/Cas Biosensors Address Sensitivity and Specificity Challenges in Detection

Mysterious Plasmid in Human Gut Holds Potential for Health Hazard Detection

Investigating the Antibacterial Effects of T1-Spanin on Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

New Insights on Factors Influencing E. coli Contamination on Leafy Greens

Researchers Isolate Adaptable Leptospirosis Strain in Austrian Cattle

Study Evaluates Primer Pairs and PNA Clamps for Plant-Associated Fungal Community Analysis

UV Pasteurisation Technology Brings Significant Savings to Dairy’s Energy Bill

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Revolutionizing Mass Spectrometry: A Deep Dive into Plasmion’s SICRIT® Technology

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