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Scientists Unveil Biodegradable, Antibacterial Food Packaging

XTalks

Chan School of Public Health and Nanyang Technological University (NTU) Singapore recently unveiled a biodegradable, waterproof and antibacterial food packaging. The “smart” packaging kills harmful microbes and can extend the shelf life of fresh foods for multiple days. So, how does it work? Coli or Listeria. percent in the same year.

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Warning of counterfeit ivermectin tablets sold via social media

Sciensano

Investigations show that these counterfeit ivermectin tablets are systematically underdosed or seriously contaminated with bacteria. In 2021, a total of 12 529 counterfeit ivermectin tablets originating from postal packages were seized. These tablets are regularly found in postal packages to this day.

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How Common Is Salmonella in Chicken? New USDA Regulations Target Frozen Products

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To combat food poisoning, US agriculture officials introduced a final rule last Friday, mandating significant reductions in Salmonella bacteria in specific chicken products. Approximately one in every 25 chicken packages at grocery stores is contaminated with Salmonella. Other food products can also be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Guide to using AAV vectors in gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

The event aimed to help the audience understand the AAV workflow, from upstream methods for AAV production and validation to downstream analysis of the packaged product for enhanced therapeutic development. For the AAV packaging service, what is the titer of the viral particles? Why are those important? How is the titer determined?

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Federal Officials Report of HelloFresh E. Coli Outbreak

XTalks

plastic vacuum-packed packages containing ‘GROUND BEEF 85% LEAN/15% FAT’ with codes ‘EST#46841 L1 22 155’ or ‘EST#46841 L5 22 155’ on the side of the packaging.”. Coli outbreaks continue to pop up, consumers should be aware of the symptoms and seek medical attention from potential exposure to the bacteria. While most E.

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Guide to using AAV vectors in gene therapy

Drug Discovery World

The event aimed to help the audience understand the AAV workflow, from upstream methods for AAV production and validation to downstream analysis of the packaged product for enhanced therapeutic development. For the AAV packaging service, what is the titer of the viral particles? Why are those important? How is the titer determined?

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Leading freeze-drying systems suppliers for the pharmaceutical industry

Pharmaceutical Technology

Pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries widely use freeze-drying systems to protect vaccines, antibodies, antibiotics such as penicillin, blood plasma, proteins, enzymes, hormones, viruses, and bacteria from heat and minimise their biological activity.