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Bacteria Recognize Antimicrobials, Respond With Counter-Defenses
August 19, 2005 — University of Washington (UW) and McGill University researchers have revealed a molecular mechanism whereby bacteria can recognize tiny antimicrobial peptide molecules, then respond by becoming more ... > full story -
Researchers To Combat Toxic Brown Mould With Its Non-Toxic Cousin
August 11, 2005 — Scientists from the University of Bonn and the IITA in Nigeria, want to combat the highly toxic mould Aspergillus flavus by an unusual method: they 'inoculate' the fields with a variant of ... > full story -
UMass Amherst Researchers Develop Technique To Screen For Live Bacteria, Could Improve Food Safety
August 10, 2005 — In work that has implications for the food safety industry, scientists, and environmental and public health agencies, University of Massachusetts Amherst researchers have developed a molecular-based ... > full story -
New Test Leaves Fewer Places For Bad Bugs To Hide
July 28, 2005 — Identifying harmful yeasts and bacteria is faster, easier and more sensitive than current detection methods, thanks to a new test by Agricultural Research Service scientists in Peoria, Ill. As a ... > full story -
Models Predict Poultry Pathogen Behavior
June 19, 2005 — Computer models that more accurately predict the growth of food pathogens are being developed by the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and are available online. These models make better predictions ... > full story -
Rapid Detection Of Salmonella From Grocery Ready To Eat Foods
June 13, 2005 — Current preferred methods for isolation and detection of Salmonella take a minimum of three days, and in some cases up to five. However, more rapid procedures are essential for faster diagnoses, ... > full story -
Finding The Source Of Campylobacter
May 25, 2005 — Reducing the pathogenic bacterium Campylobacter on poultry farms and in processing plants begins with finding its sources, one of which is the birds' lungs, Agricultural Research Service (ARS) ... > full story -
Yale Researchers Identify Molecule For Detecting Parasitic Infection In Humans
April 28, 2005 — Researchers at Yale, in collaboration with NIH researchers, have identified a specific protein molecule that is used by the immune system for detection of parasitic infections, leading the way for ... > full story -
FDA Asking For Public Comment On Food Label Changes
April 19, 2005 — The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is asking for public comment on two proposals to improve the appearance and content of the nutrition label to help consumers make better-informed weight ... > full story -
Foodborne Illnesses Continue Downward Trend
April 19, 2005 — A report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) showed important ... > full story
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