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In this look at 10 really risky foods right now, CR shows you how to protect yourself from food poisoning from these foods ...
Food irradiation has numerous benefits: Eliminates microbial contamination: Destroys bacteria, moulds and yeast that cause food poisoning and spoilage. Lowers food-borne disease risk: Reduces the risk ...
A study about office microwaves may have some people rethinking the leftover food they eat for lunch. Researchers examined the differences in bacteria present in domestic spaces such as a home ...
Food microbiology is the scientific study of microorganisms, both in food and used for the production of food. This includes microorganisms that contaminate food, as well as those used in its ...
In Africa, fermented foods hold great cultural significance and health benefits, yet have not been thoroughly researched.
Resistance to these drugs poses a significant public health risk, potentially leaving few effective treatment options.
Researchers have found that gut bacteria can interfere with the effectiveness of over 400 commonly used medications that ...
Scientists have discovered a new phylum of microbes in the Earth’s Critical Zone, an area of deep soil that restores water quality. Ground water, which becomes drinking water, passes through where ...
Field trials conducted at the University of Queensland show microbial biotechnology could be a game-changer for farming with ...
Yet amid all that toxic muck, life finds a way. Microbes in the Gowanus sediment have evolved methods of coping with and even subsisting off of the contamination, according to new research co ...