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Scientists Unveil Biodegradable, Antibacterial Food Packaging

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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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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.

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Here’s Why the USDA Updated its Organic Food Regulations

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However, products labeled “organic” may contain five percent non-certified organic materials. Related: Are Best Before Dates on Food Packaging to Blame for Food Waste? According to a recent report from The Business Research Company, the global organic food market is projected to reach $294.54 percent.

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Women in Science Who Have Paved the Way Forward in Genetics

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Much of the fundamental groundwork for genetics and genomic research was laid in the 20 th century, with significant contributions from women scientists, some of whom worked during times when acceptance of female researchers was not widespread. Here is a profile of some of those brilliant women who helped shape genetics research.

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7 Best DRY MOUTH lozenges for saliva production

Druggist

Saliva stimulants and other topical artificial saliva products usually do not contain active ingredients, and thus there are no restrictions on their supply (ibid). ACT Dry mouth lozenges are sugar-free and contain xylitol as a sugar substitute. Apart from ‘natural’ ingredients, The Breath Co contain zinc.

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Pfizer to Slash COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Time by Almost 50 Percent

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coli bacteria. The bacteria are grown in large vats, with the process taking two weeks. The RNA is transcribed from DNA in 40-liter vessels containing enzymes and chemicals over the course of three to four days. The vials are inspected, packaged, labeled and frozen in a subzero -70 degrees C freezer.

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The doors CRISPR libraries have and will open in phenotypic drug screening 

Drug Discovery World

Some of the most important breakthroughs in pharmaceutical research were adapted from naturally occurring phenomena. In the event of an attack from similar bacteriophages, the bacteria can recognise these segments and use this to discern and cleave the viral DNA, which disrupts the viral gene function.

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