L. monocytogenes is a foodborne pathogen that causes human listeriosis. It is stubborn pathogen which can tolerate salt, pH changes, refrigerated temperatures and inadequate thermal pasteurisation.
Scientist have been developed several test kits which use antibodies to determine L. monocytogenes. But according to US and Indian scientists, these test kits are not sensitive and rapid enough.
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Foodborne pathogens are most important problem in food industry. Although there are several methods to kill them, scientist have been developed alternative methods.
The new foodborne pathogen killing method, which targets bacteria such as E. coli, Salmonella and Listeria, was invented by scientists from University of Georgia (UGA). The new technology can kill the pathogens is [...]
Omega-3 fatty acids are essential fatty acids that body can not synthesise. The natural source of the omega-3 fatty acids are fishes, dark green vegetables and walnut.
Recent studies have showed that omega-3 fatty acids (α-linolenic acid, Eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA)) have beneficial effects on health by preventing diseases such as cancer, diabet, cardiovascular [...]
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