Approach uses liquid crystals to detect foodborne pathogens. Approach uses liquid crystals to detect foodborne pathogens. Liquid crystal technology – commonly used to make laptop or TV displays – could help rapidly detect foodborne pathogens and other contaminants in poultry or other meat products. “Liquid crystal (LC) is an organic substance that …
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Foot-and-mouth-disease ‘could help treat pancreatic CANCER’ Foot-and-mouth-disease ‘could help treat pancreatic CANCER’: Scientists completely rid mice of tumours using protein from animal virus • Foot-and-mouth-disease causes mouth blisters in animals such as cows • A protein from the virus was developed into a drug to target pancreatic cancer • It completely killed tumours …
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Global poultry trade affected by Coronavirus Global poultry trade affected by Coronavirus Analysts believe China’s supply of poultry and egg products are likely to be affected over the next 6 months due to the ongoing battle against Coronavirus. Poultry prices have fallen sharply in recent weeks with restrictions placed on moving birds …
Finding a vaccine for red mite. Finding a vaccine for red mite. Red mite is a pervasive pest in both the laying hen and broiler breeder sectors. It can cause significant production problems, act as a vector for disease and even increase mortality. Jake Davies reports from Scotland where research is underway to …
