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Showing 1 to 20 of 74 for “"Food Microbiology"”.
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Shining light on food microbiology; applications of luciferase-tagged microorganisms in the food industry
… thesis was to investigate and identify several food industry related applications of lux-tagged microorganisms. The first aim was to monitor a lux-tagged Cronobacter sakazakii in reconstituted infant milk formula, in realtime. The second aim was to investigate a bioluminescent-based early …
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Pulsed-field gel electrophoresis subtyping of salmonella isolates from carcasses, lymph nodes and fecal samples of cattle from slaughter facilities in Mexico
Salmonella is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses worldwide; however, in developing countries few surveillance programs exist, as a result limited information about the prevalence of this pathogen at pre-harvest is known. In order to identify the relationship between particular …
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Genomics Approaches to Improve the Recovery of Bacterial Pathogens in Foods
Foods are important vehicles for transmission of infectious bacterial pathogens. Reliable methods for detecting these organisms would ultimately result in fewer contaminated products released into the marketplace. Leveraging genomics tools such as whole genome sequencing (WGS) and metagenomics …
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Comparative microbial genome analysis of lactobacilli
… the most important bacterial groups involved in food microbiology and human nutrition because of their fermentative and probiotic properties. Exploiting lactobacilli has been complicated by metabolic diversity, unclear species identity and uncertain relationships between them and other …
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Large-scale metagenomic analysis of food-associated microbial communities and their links with the human microbiome
Complex microbiomes are part of the food we eat: they are naturally present on the raw material, they merge along the food system, or they can be intentionally inoculated. Whether their presence is desired, such as in case of fermentation or probiotic supplementation, or undesired, in case of …
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Validation of dog treats and bones for the presence of Salmonella through in-plant analysis and inoculation challenge studies
Salmonella is a continual problem within the pet food industry. Salmonella in pet food and treats can lead to a potential human Salmonella infection through the handling of these products. The objective of this experiment was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in various dog treats through …
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Validation of dog treats and bones for the presence of Salmonella through in-plant analysis and inoculation challenge studies
Salmonella is a continual problem within the pet food industry. Salmonella in pet food and treats can lead to a potential human Salmonella infection through the handling of these products. The objective of this experiment was to determine the prevalence of Salmonella in various dog treats through …
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Single-Laboratory Validation for the Detection of <em>Salmonella enterica</em> in Meat Analog Products
<p>Meat analogs are becoming increasingly popular for health, environmental, and ethical reasons. However, these products are at risk for contamination with Salmonella enterica. Therefore, it is important to ensure that detection methods for S. enterica in meat analog products are effective. …
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Effect of Antimicrobials and Sodium Replacement Agents on the Survival of Pathogenic Bacteria in Low Sodium Low-Moisture Part-Skim (LMPS) Mozzarella Cheese
… such as hypertension, have put pressure on the food industry to reduce sodium levels. Dairy products, though full of vital nutrients, are perceived as being high in sodium. However, the reduction of salt in dairy products could potentially alter the microbial stability, as well as cause …
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Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloated from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia
… with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of protein in the form of meat and eggs. The study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of enteropathogenic bacteria (i.e. Proteus spp., …
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Characterisation and public health significance of selected enteropathogenic bacteria isloated from Japanese quails(Cortunix cortunix japonica) in Lusaka, Zambia
… with potential for zoonosis especially with food producing animals like poultry. Currently quail farming is rapidly gaining momentum in Zambia, as a source of protein in the form of meat and eggs. The study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of enteropathogenic bacteria (i.e. Proteus spp., …
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Proteomics Study of Pre-Harvest Sprouting in Wheat
<p>Pre-harvest sprouting (PHS) of wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a condition characterized by the early germination of spikes during moist environmental conditions. PHS lowers yield, degrades the quality of grain and thus limits the profits of wheat producers groups. During this investigation, …
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Quorum sensing in the genus Hafnia - in vitro and in silico investigations
Food production systems are subject to compounding anthropogenic pressures and understanding and managing their microbial components is more critical than ever. Food quality and safety are strongly influenced by the microbiota present in the raw materials from primary production as well as those …
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The Effectiveness of Virtual Simulations Impacting Conceptual Knowledge and Proficiency of Laboratory Techniques in an Undergraduate Microbiology Laboratory Course
… engineering, and mathematics related to food safety. An insufficient amount of research has studied the effects of virtual simulation on users’ conceptual knowledge and laboratory proficiency. This study investigated the effect of Food Safety Scientist Virtual Laboratories on users’ …
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