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Edible Food Packaging: A Sustainable Solution to Plastic Waste

XTalks

In recent years, the food industry has faced growing scrutiny over its environmental impact, particularly concerning the use of plastic packaging. This scrutiny has sparked significant interest and investment in alternative packaging solutions, with edible food packaging emerging as a particularly innovative and sustainable option.

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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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With Aera, CRISPR pioneer Feng Zhang goes after gene therapy’s delivery problem

Bio Pharma Dive

The company’s platform technology is built on research from Zhang’s lab at the Broad Institute, which focuses on a proteins that could be used to package and deliver nucleic acids.

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Packaging Solutions for Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: Insights and Considerations

XTalks

A container closure system consists of all the packaging components that contain and protect a pharmaceutical product. They provide specific guidance on packaging requirements for closed closure integrity (CCI) and general integrity testing. Container Closure Systems. Container closure systems are highly regulated by health agencies.

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Are RXBars Healthy? An In-Depth Look at the Trending Protein Bar

XTalks

RXBars have become a focal point in the protein bar sector, primarily driven by a surge in health-conscious consumers. In 2013, lifelong friends Peter Rahal and Jared Smith launched RXBars, rapidly becoming a favorite choice for those seeking convenient and clean protein. ” slogan. So, are RXBars healthy?

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How a virus packages its genetic material

Scienmag

The genome also has the code for making a capsid, the protein shell of a virus that encapsulates the genome and protects it like a nanocontainer. . — Each simple RNA virus has a genome, its “native RNA.” This genome dictates how the virus replicates in cells to eventually cause disease. Credit: Zandi lab, […].

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New Biodegradable, Antibacterial Food Packaging + Plantish Unveils Whole-Cut Plant-Based Salmon – Xtalks Food Podcast Ep. 44

XTalks

A group of scientists recently unveiled a new type of food packaging that has the potential to prevent food and packaging waste. In this episode of the Xtalks Food Podcast, Sydney talks about a new biodegradable, antibacterial food packaging made from a type of corn protein called zein, starch and other naturally-derived biopolymers.