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Discovery Offers Insight Into Treating Viral Stomach Flu
March 21, 2012 While researchers say that vaccines for intestinal infections are among the most difficult to develop, a recent discovery may provide the critical information needed for success. "Sometimes atomic ... > full story -
New Antibiotic Could Make Food Safer and Cows Healthier
March 19, 2012 Food-borne diseases might soon have another warrior to contend with, thanks to a new molecule discovered by chemists. The new antibiotic, an analog of the widely used food preservative nisin, also ... > full story -
How Salmonella Avoids the Body's Immune Response
March 14, 2012 Researchers have discovered how salmonella, a bacterium found in contaminated raw foods that causes major gastrointestinal distress in humans, thrives in the digestive tract despite the immune ... > full story -
Traces of Listeria Found in Vancouver Ready-to-Eat Fish Products
February 27, 2012 A new study has found traces of the bacteria listeria in ready-to-eat fish products sold in metro Vancouver, ... > full story -
Substance P Causes Seizures in Patients Infected by Pork Tapeworm
February 9, 2012 A neuropeptide called Substance P is the cause of seizures in patients with brains infected by the pork ... > full story -
Raw Milk Is a Dangerous Raw Deal for Farmers and Consumers, Experts Say
February 6, 2012 Researchers and experts on food safety have commented on the danger presented to farmers and consumers by the raw milk ... > full story -
Food Poisoning: Understanding How Bacteria Come Back from the 'Dead'
February 2, 2012 Salmonella remains a serious cause of food poisoning, in part due to its ability to thrive and quickly adapt to the different environments in which it can grow. New research has taken a detailed look ... > full story -
Zap of Cold Plasma Reduces Harmful Bacteria on Raw Chicken
February 2, 2012 A new study demonstrates that plasma can be an effective method for killing pathogens on uncooked ... > full story -
Researchers Locate Protein That Could 'Turn Off' Deadly Disease Carrier
January 12, 2012 Genome sequencing leads to the identification of a protein crucial to the work of two parasites as they spread a pair of deadly diseases, toxoplasmosis and ... > full story -
Short, Sharp Shock Treatment for E. Coli
January 11, 2012 A short burst of low voltage alternating current can effectively eradicate E. coli bacteria growing on the surface of even heavily contaminated beef, according to a new study. The technique offers an ... > full story
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