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The emergence of antimicrobial resistance bacteria in both the medical and agricultural fields has become a serious problem worldwide. The use of antimicrobial agents in animals for prophylaxis and growth promotion favors ...

Escherichia coli O157:H7 and Salmonella are among the most important foodborne pathogens that cause millions cases of infections and hundreds deaths each year in the United States. Beef and poultry products are frequently ...

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) pose serious health and economic problems due to biotoxins produced by algae species. A biosensing method employing luminous bacteria was used to detect and characterize the response generated ...

Listeria monocytogenes is an important foodborne pathogen. It is commonly found in the environment, frequently present in the gut of cattle, poultry, and pigs and can be transmitted to ready-to-eat foods as well as raw ...

Curdlan, a microbial hydrocolloid, has the ability to form strong, irreversible gels when heated above 80ºC, which distinguishes curdlan from other hydrocolloids. To date, however, very limited information is available ...

Apples have been cultivated for over two millennia and over 10,000 named cultivars exist. Antioxidants protect against oxidative stress and provide resistance against superficial scald in apple (Malus domestica Borkh). In ...

Ephedrine-type alkaloids (ETA) are major active ingredients of Ephedra, a traditional Chinese medicinal herb used to treat asthma and nasal congestion. Until recently, large amounts of Ephedra were used in dietary supplements ...

Anthocyanins are polyphenolics responsible for most red to purple colors in plants. Human consumption is increasing because of their potential health benefits and use as natural colorants. However, their absorption and ...