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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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
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Quality farm water, pipes play role in pathogen control. Quality farm water, pipes play role in pathogen control. There are many practices that can be done on poultry farms to control the incidence of pathogens like Salmonella and Campylobacter, including having clean pipes and quality water running through them. Manpreet Singh, professor and
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