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Identification of monoclonal antibodies to be used in Biosensors to detect Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella
(2006-12-08)
Food industry needs quick and reliable methods to make sure the food supply is not contaminated with pathogens. Monoclonal antibodies specific to Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella were screened to choose the ones most ...
Effect of Acid Adaptation on the Thermal Inactivation of Listeria monocytogenes in Heating Menstrua Having Various Combinations of pH and Water Activities
(2003-12-15)
The impact of prior growth and food matrix conditions on thermal resistance of <i>L. monocytogenes</i>, a causative agent of the foodborne illness listeriosis, was evaluated in this study.
In an initial study ...
Development of Detection and Reduction Methods for Mycotoxins in Corn and Herbal Plant Material
(2005-01-14)
This is a study of methods to reduce, eliminate or prevent fumonisins and aflatoxins in corn and to survey botanical supplements for aflatoxins. Gamma (Cobalt60) and electron beam irradiation were used to eradicate fumonisin ...
Why do African Americans have higher serum ferritin than European Americans, despite lower hemoglobin?
(2006-07-12)
Blacks have been consistently observed to have higher serum ferritin (SF) concentrations than whites; however, few studies have attempted to explore why this difference exists. 3,554 non-Hispanic white (NHW) and non-Hispanic ...
Modulation of Human Tumor Suppressor Genes, Gadd45, p53 and p38 MAPK by Zinc Status in Normal Human Bronchial Epithelial Cells
(2007-05-08)
The effect of zinc status on the cell signaling transduction of tumor suppressor genes, Growth Arrest and DNA Damage inducible gene (Gadd45), p53, and p38 Mitogen Activated Protein Kinase (MAPK) were examined in Normal ...
The Prevalence and Selected Determinants of Overweight and and Obesity Among Children and Adolescent in the City of Al-Ain, UAE
(2008-02-01)
Obesity is a serious epidemic that is increasing rapidly worldwide. Obesity in the UAE is associated with the rapid increase of wealth and the dramatic impact of economic development since the oil boom in the 1930s.
The ...
What Does This Question Mean To You? Cognitive Interviewing to Pretest a Questionnaire for Older Adults
(2006-08-10)
Seven cognitive interviews were conducted in adults aged 80 and older to pretest a questionnaire for the Community Connections - Moving Seniors Toward Wellness research project. Respondents participated in intensive ...
From China to the US: nutrition, diet and acculturation of Chinese employed in high-tech industries - Results from a web-based survey
(2007-08-06)
Background: Due to the fast development of economies in China and the great needs of professionals in the US, the population of highly educated young Chinese professionals working in high-tech industries has grown very ...
Chronic Ingestion of (3R,3'R,6'R)-Lutein and (3R,3'R)-Zeaxanthin in Female Rhesus Macaque Primates
(2006-05-08)
Age-related macular degeneration (AMD) is the leading cause of blindness in developed countries in individuals over the age of 65. High intake of the dietary carotenoids lutein (L) and zeaxanthin (Z) is believed to reduce ...
PHYTOCHEMICAL PROFILES AND ANTIOXIDANT PROPERTIES OF WHEAT
(2005-07-28)
The present study examined and compared wheat grain, bran, aleurone, and micronized aleurone for their antioxidant properties and phytochemical profiles. The results showed that wheat antioxidants were concentrated in bran ...