Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Martijn G. H. Sanders, Tamar Nijsten, Joost Verlouw, Robert Kraaij, Luba M. Pardo
Summary: The study found differences in the microbiome composition between patients with seborrheic dermatitis (SD) and individuals without diseases, mainly in the genus Staphylococcus.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Devin A. A. Bowes, Erin M. M. Driver, Sonja Savic, Qiwen Cheng, Corrie M. M. Whisner, Rosa Krajmalnik-Brown, Rolf U. U. Halden
Summary: This study demonstrates that wastewater-based epidemiology can be used for near real-time population dietary assessments, providing a promising tool for actionable and cost-effective data collection to support public health nutrition at the population scale.
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Environmental Sciences
Zdravko Baruch, Craig Liddicoat, Christian Cando-Dumancela, Mark Laws, Hamish Morelli, Philip Weinstein, Jennifer M. Young, Martin F. Breed
Summary: The management of urban green spaces has a significant impact on soil bacterial communities, with plant species richness positively associated with soil bacterial diversity. These trends are not influenced by geographical proximity of sample sites, highlighting the importance of understanding the effects of urban green space management on the soil microbiome for informing policy development.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Entomology
Yue Liu, Jia Liu, Xiaopan Zhang, Yueli Yun
Summary: This study focuses on the analysis of gut microbiota and gonad microbiota from three different spider species. High-throughput sequencing identified variations in microbial composition among different spider species, especially notable differences between female and male spiders. The results also suggest similarities between the gut and ovarian microbiota of spiders, implying potential pathways for microbial transmission within female spiders between the gut and gonad.
Article
Genetics & Heredity
Evanthia Chatzoglou, Nefeli Tsaousi, Apostolos P. Apostolidis, Athanasios Exadactylos, Raphael Sandaltzopoulos, Ioannis A. Giantsis, Georgios A. Gkafas, Emmanouil E. Malandrakis, Joanne Sarantopoulou, Maria Tokamani, George Triantaphyllidis, Helen Miliou
Summary: In this study, a rapid method for species identification within the Sparidae family was developed using RFLPs, multiplex PCR, and HRM analysis of mtDNA regions. HRM analysis of cytb's 113 bp region and/or 16s's 156 bp region could differentiate P. pagrus and D. dentex samples from closely related species and P. pagrus samples from the Mediterranean Sea (compared to those from the eastern Atlantic) in raw or cooked samples.
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Changshui Wang, Shuzhen Zhao, Yuan Xu, Wenxue Sun, Yuanyuan Feng, Deshuai Liang, Yun Guan
Summary: This study investigated the correlations between gut microbiota compositions and hepatic metabolomic disorders in mice with methotrexate-induced hepatoxicity. The results showed that methotrexate alters the gut microbiota and hepatic metabolite profiles, leading to liver injury.
DRUG DESIGN DEVELOPMENT AND THERAPY
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Rui Huang, Pan Liu, Yiguang Bai, Jieqiong Huang, Rui Pan, Huihua Li, Yeping Su, Quan Zhou, Ruixin Ma, Shaohui Zong, Gaofeng Zeng
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the relationship between gut microbiota and osteoporosis by reviewing previous research findings. Through comprehensive analysis, changes in gut microbiota were found to be correlated with osteoporosis, with potential regional differences.
JOURNAL OF ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY-SCIENCE B
(2022)
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Hubiao Jiang, Luqiong Lv, Temoor Ahmed, Shaomin Jin, Muhammad Shahid, Muhammad Noman, Hosam-Eldin Hussein Osman, Yanli Wang, Guochang Sun, Xuqing Li, Bin Li
Summary: This study found that metal oxide nanoparticles can reduce the incidence of tomato bacterial wilt and alter the composition and structure of the rhizosphere bacterial community. Among them, the application of CuO nanoparticles significantly affected the abundance of beneficial Streptomyces bacteria. This research provides evidence and strategies for using metal oxide nanoparticles to prevent and control soil-borne disease tomato bacterial wilt.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF MOLECULAR SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Sally. L. L. Bornbusch, Mia. M. M. Keady, Michael. L. L. Power, Carly. R. R. Muletz-Wolz
Summary: Milk microbiomes play an important role in seeding infant gut microbiomes and immune development. This study investigated factors shaping milk microbiomes in three captive great ape species and found variations among host species, over lactation, and between housing facilities.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Immunology
Laura Sheehy, James Cutler, Gareth D. Weedall, Robbie Rae
Summary: In this study, a metagenomic approach was used to analyze the bacterial communities associated with several different strains of nematodes after killing their slug hosts. The results showed that these nematodes are not exclusively associated with one bacterium, but have variable and diverse bacterial communities. Additionally, the commercial strain of nematodes was found to have a specific association with Psychrobacter spp.
FRONTIERS IN IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Pablo Dufflocq, Maria Angelica Larrain, Cristian Araneda
Summary: Research in Chile identified food fraud incidents in the swordfish market, with vulnerable shark species being mislabeled or substituted. It is recommended to raise stakeholder awareness on shark conservation, establish specific labeling regulations, and enforce them effectively with DNA-based methods.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yeon Bee Kim, Tae Woong Whon, Joon Yong Kim, Juseok Kim, Yujin Kim, Se Hee Lee, Seong-Eun Park, Eun-Ju Kim, Hong-Seok Son, Seong Woon Roh
Summary: Although little is known about the urogenital archaeome, several reports have indicated its association with health in other body sites. This study aimed to determine the presence and diversity of archaeomes in the human urogenital tract. Analysis of urine samples from 373 asymptomatic individuals revealed the presence of diverse archaea, including Methanobacteriota, Thermoproteota, and Halobacteriota. The urogenital archaeome showed partial taxonomic compositional similarities with archaeomes from other body sites. These findings provide new insights into the role of archaea in urinary tract health.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Laura Preckel, Claudia Brunen-Nieweler, Gregoire Denay, Henning Petersen, Margit Cichna-Markl, Stefanie Dobrovolny, Rupert Hochegger
Summary: DNA metabarcoding is an effective method for routine analysis of mammalian and poultry species in food and pet food products, showing consistent results with PCR analysis. It is particularly suitable for detecting unexpected species and is a cost-effective alternative, especially for analyzing pet food products with high potential for adulteration.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Jesse T. Peach, Rebecca C. Mueller, Dana J. Skorupa, Margaux M. Mesle, Sutton Kanta, Eric Boltinghouse, Bailey Sharon, Valerie Copie, Brian Bothner, Brent M. Peyton
Summary: This study focuses on the relationship between microbial populations and small molecule composition in thermoalkaline springs. By analyzing four datasets including geochemistry, microbial communities, metabolites, and extracellular small molecules, it is found that the composition of microbial communities is more closely related to pools of extracellular small molecules than to the geochemistry of the thermal springs.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Massa Saab, Denis Mestivier, Masoudreza Sohrabi, Christophe Rodriguez, Mahmood Reza Khonsari, Amirhossein Faraji, Iradj Sobhani
Summary: The study found a significant difference in biliary microbiota between extrahepatic cholangiocarcinoma (CCA) patients and controls without associated diseases, indicating a specific CCA-related dysbiosis. This suggests that a microbial community may be involved in the pathogenesis of CCA.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alice Giusti, Chiara Malloggi, Federica Tosi, Pierfrancesco Boldini, Maria Angelica Larrain Barth, Cristian Araneda, Giuseppe Arcangeli, Andrea Armani
Summary: The study evaluated the labelling compliance of market products containing Mytilus spp. in Italy with EU and national legislation. The PCR-RFLP technique was used to accurately discriminate between different Mytilus species, showing high compliance with labelling regulations and potential for further improvement in identifying species and hybrids.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
M. C. Fabbri, A. Crovetti, L. Tinacci, F. Bertelloni, A. Armani, M. Mazzei, F. Fratini, R. Bozzi, F. Cecchi
Summary: Wild boars in Tuscany, Italy, are highly adaptable and have a rapidly increasing population. They can carry various bacterial and viral pathogens, potentially transmitting them to humans and domestic animals. This study identified genetic markers associated with pseudorabies, brucella, and leptospira infections in wild boars through genotyping and genome-wide scanning.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alice Giusti, Lara Tinacci, Francesco Verdigi, Roberto Narducci, Laura Gasperetti, Andrea Armani
Summary: This study assessed the compliance of the sale of mushrooms and mushroom-based products in Tuscany with European and National safety and labelling requirements. While most activities and products were found to comply with the regulations, there were still some issues identified, including incorrect and missing labels, as well as a lack of clarity in EU legislation regarding the safe sale of spontaneous mushrooms.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lara Tinacci, Deyan Stratev, Mariyana Strateva, Georgi Zhelyazkov, Ralica Kyuchukova, Andrea Armani
Summary: This study aimed to assess the validity and accuracy of the new official Bulgarian list of seafood trade names, as well as analyze its evolution and adherence to market trends. The analysis revealed invalid names and a lack of adherence to market trends, highlighting the need for further revision.
JOURNAL OF CONSUMER PROTECTION AND FOOD SAFETY
(2022)
Review
Food Science & Technology
A. Giusti, C. Malloggi, L. Tinacci, D. Nucera, A. Armani
Summary: This study presents the results of a systematic review and meta-analysis on mislabeling in seafood products sold in the Italian market. The overall mislabeling rate was found to be 28.4%, falling within the international range. Significant differences in mislabeling rates were observed for different fish taxa, distribution channels, and geographical areas. Despite some biases in the selected scientific papers, this study provides valuable evidence for policy making to minimize seafood fraud impacts.
Article
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Chiara Malloggi, Biagio Rizzo, Alice Giusti, Lisa Guardone, Laura Gasperetti, Sonia Dall'Ara, Andrea Armani
Summary: This study investigated the presence of pufferfish species in the Strait of Sicily (Lampedusa Island, Italy) using a citizen science approach involving local fishermen. Samples from 20 specimens were analyzed for marine neurotoxins (TTXs and STXs) using a validated HILIC-MS/MS method. The study found no presence of toxins in the analyzed tissues. Citizen science played a crucial role in monitoring potentially toxic marine species in this investigation.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lara Tinacci, Deyan Stratev, Mariyana Strateva, Georgi Zhelyazkov, Ralica Kyuchukova, Andrea Armani
Summary: Economically motivated or accidental species substitutions lead to economic and potential health damage to consumers with a loss of confidence in the fishery supply chain. In the present study, a three-year survey on 199 retail seafood products sold on the Bulgarian market was conducted to assess product authenticity and trade name compliance. DNA barcoding was applied for species identification, revealing an overall mislabeling rate of 11%. The study emphasized the importance of DNA-based methods for seafood authentication and the need to improve seafood labeling and traceability.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Francesca Marconi, Martina Sartoni, Roberta Nuvoloni, Beatrice Torracca, Matteo Gagliardi, Giulia Zappala, Alessandra Guidi, Francesca Pedonese
Summary: The study investigated the perception of food safety culture among employees of three medium-sized enterprises in Tuscany. The results showed that most employees had a good perception of food safety culture, although some partial weaknesses were identified.
ITALIAN JOURNAL OF FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Daniele Castiglione, Marta Di Maggio, Lisa Guardone, Enrica Ricci, Lara Tinacci, Goffredo Guglielmone, Miriana Coltraro, Francesca Susini, Andrea Armani
Summary: In recent years, there has been an increasing occurrence of Eustrongylides spp., a nematode parasite, in Italian lakes and freshwater fish species. This study investigated the presence of Eustrongylides spp. in 11 freshwater fish species collected from Massaciuccoli lake in Italy. A total of 476 nematode larvae were identified as E. excisus, and this parasite was found for the first time in Wels catfish and juvenile Thinlip grey mullet in Italy. The expansion of this zoonotic parasite in freshwater fish species could pose economic challenges and requires appropriate control measures.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alice Giusti, Enrica Ricci, Lara Tinacci, Francesco Verdigi, Roberto Narducci, Laura Gasperetti, Andrea Armani
Summary: DNA barcoding was used to authenticate mushroom products sold on the Italian market for the first time. A total of 71 market products of different types were collected and analyzed. Issues with amplification and sequencing were observed, especially in canned products. Mislabeling cases were found, suggesting a need for better identification and manufacturing practices. Only 1 or 2 sequences were obtained from each product, so the mislabeling rate may be under-estimated. Specific guidelines and alternative DNA-based methods should be considered for accurate species identification.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Lara Tinacci, Chiara Malloggi, Alice Giusti, Federico Galli, Sonia Dall'Ara, Andrea Armani
Summary: Liquid chromatography with tandem mass spectroscopy was used to detect Tetrodotoxin and analogues (TTXs) in pufferfish (Sphoeroides marmoratus) tissues found in the stomach of a cuttlefish (Sepia officinalis). Both pufferfish and cuttlefish tissues tested positive for TTXs. The highest concentration of TTX was found in the pufferfish digestive tract, while in cuttlefish it was found in the mantle. The presence of TTXs in S. marmoratus was linked to geographical origin, and cross-contamination of TTXs in cuttlefish was hypothesized. Morphological identification campaigns and specific control measures are important for risk management, and collaboration between authorities and medical personnel is crucial for monitoring human poisoning.
JOURNAL OF CONSUMER PROTECTION AND FOOD SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Fisheries
Weicong Pan, Soottawat Benjakul, Chiara Sanmartin, Alessandra Guidi, Xiaoguo Ying, Lukai Ma, Xudong Weng, Jin Yu, Shanggui Deng
Summary: The study of the effect of cold plasma treatment on bigeye tuna sashimi found that it had no significant impact on the flavor of the tuna, and could protect volatile freshness compounds. The high correlation between E-nose and GC-IMS results provided a theoretical basis for establishing the flavor fingerprint of tuna sashimi.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Ewelina Bigoraj, Iwona Kozyra, Agnieszka Kaupke, Zbigniew Osinski, James Lowther, Artur Rzezutka
Summary: The aim of this study was to assess the prevalence of human enteric viruses in mussels sold on the Polish market and study the fecal contamination of shellfish. The study found that human enteric viruses were commonly present in shellfish, with norovirus being the most frequently detected. The study also observed a seasonal distribution pattern of viruses in shellfish samples.
Editorial Material
Food Science & Technology
Bojan Blagojevic, Lis Alban Denmark
Article
Food Science & Technology
Indy Magnus, Fatemeh Abbasi, Hugo Thienpont, Lien Smeesters
Summary: Food safety and quality are increasingly important in our society, driving the development of novel optical food sensing technologies. However, current optical sensing technologies are often limited in their sensitivity and product variability. In this study, we developed a novel pistachio nut screening methodology using fluorescence spectroscopy and advanced chemometrics to simultaneously detect shells, tree parts, and aflatoxins. By optimizing hardware and software parameters, we achieved a high classification accuracy for healthy pistachio kernels.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xiaodong Wang, Jingqiang Yu, Haixia Wu, Leiying Wu, Wuyunga Borjihan, Cong Wang, Munkhjargal Burenjargal, Alideertu Dong
Summary: This study developed a novel photon-phonon coupling (PPC) cold sterilization technology and compared its effects with low-temperature pasteurization and microwave ultraviolet. The results showed that PPC effectively reduced bacterial count in raw milk with minimal impact on milk quality and nutritional composition.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Riyadh Abdulmalek Hassan, Sharina Abu Hanifah, Lee Yook Heng, Fawaz Al-badaii, Alizar Ulianas
Summary: This study used bibliometric visualisation map analysis to explore the publication outputs, trends, and hotspots for endocrine disruptors (EDMs) biosensor development in relation to mycotoxins. The analysis showed that the current literature primarily focuses on developing biosensors for detecting highly toxic and widely distributed mycotoxins in food, but there needs to be more focus on biosensors for detecting mycotoxins known as endocrine disruptors.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Yajie Zheng, Jianpeng Dou, Changpo Sun, Hujun Liu, Shipei Zhang, Wenfu Wu
Summary: This study investigated the efficiency of modified SA/ll-glucan/Mt microsphere adsorbents in removing DON and ZEN from CSL. The microspheres showed high adsorption capacity, and simple and rapid regeneration was achieved without affecting the removal efficiency of mycotoxins from CSL.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Carlos Adelantado, Jose Angel Salatti-Dorado, Carlos Herrera, Lourdes Arce, Maria Jose Cardador
Summary: High-performance-ion mobility spectrometry (HPIMS) was used for the first time in the analysis of olive oil samples, following a simple liquid-liquid extraction procedure. The developed methodology is user-friendly, fast, and inexpensive, complying with the principles of green chemistry. The proposed approach, combined with multivariate analysis, showed potential in classifying olive oil samples based on their organoleptic quality, with high accuracy rates.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Jia-Wen Wei, Jia-Rong He, Shi-Yi Chen, Yi-Han Guo, Xuan-Zhu Huo, Nuan Zheng, Shuo-Hui Cao, Yao-Qun Li
Summary: Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are a major cause of human cancer. This study developed a quantitative analysis method for PAH4 using the back propagation neural network (BPNN) algorithm and constant wavelength synchronous fluorescence (CWSF) spectra as the data sets. The method can predict the concentrations of PAH4 in edible oil samples without preprocessing or pre-separation. It has been proven to be a powerful tool for the rapid detection of PAH4.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Liyun Chen, Xiumei Li, Jingyi Chen, Ranxun Lin, Yuhan Mai, Yuxin Lin, Guodong Wang, Zheng Chen, Wei Zhang, Jiang Wang, Cai Yuan, Longguang Jiang, Peng Xu, Mingdong Huang
Summary: Food spoilage is primarily caused by microbial contamination. Curcumin has shown moderate antimicrobial activity as a food preservative. This study formulates curcumin with zinc acetate to enhance its efficacy, resulting in Cur-Zn with increased antimicrobial activity against multiple food-contaminating bacteria and fungi. With light illumination, the antimicrobial activity of Cur-Zn is further enhanced due to the photodynamic inactivation (PDI) effect.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Marta Pilar Ortiz-Moriano, Gonzalo Machado-Schiaffino, Eva Garcia-Vazquez, Alba Ardura
Summary: Mislabelling in the global fisheries sector raises concerns about the identity, safety, and sustainability of seafood products. This study examined mislabelling in shrimps and prawns sold in the Spanish market and assessed potential risks of heavy metal ingestion.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Doyeon Kim, Jinwoo Kim, Minsik Kim
Summary: This study demonstrates the enhanced bactericidal activity of engineered lysins fused with amphipathic antimicrobial peptides against Gram-negative bacterium Cronobacter sakazakii. The fusion lysins are capable of disrupting bacterial cells and significantly reducing the risk of infection within a certain range of temperature and pH. Additionally, the study also shows the bactericidal effect of these fusion lysins against other Gram-negative pathogens.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Seul-Ki Park, Kyung-Jin Cho, Du-Min Jo, Young-Mog Kim
Summary: This study presents a new approach for detecting pathogenic Vibrio spp. in contaminated seafood, which combines PCR with a simplified DNA extraction process and pre-culturing step. The method has been validated and shown to be efficient, time-saving, and highly sensitive, offering a potential alternative for improving safety measures in the food industry.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Suwimol Surareungchai, Chaleeda Borompichaichartkul, Chitsiri Rachtanapun, Nutthachai Pongprasert, Pongphen Jitareerat, Varit Srilaong
Summary: This study builds upon previous research and focuses on risk assessment and analysis in the organic salad industry. The results show that previous risk matrix models can be adapted for various raw materials, and preventive control plans can be applied across different aspects of the production process.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Xuan Zhang, Changling Fang, Xiaoyi Lou, Feng Han, Siman Li, Yongfu Shi, Dongmei Huang
Summary: This study aimed to assess the levels of Biogenic amines (BAs) in four common food types in the Chinese market. It was found that cheese and seafood derived product showed higher levels of BAs, and the histamine level in mackerel and yellow rice wine exceeded the limits.
Article
Food Science & Technology
Martina Foschi, Alessandra Biancolillo, Federico Marini, Francesco Cosentino, Francesca Di Donato, Angelo Antonio D'Archivio
Summary: This study aimed to develop a potentially non-destructive and routine-compatible method for the geographical traceability of high-valued Italian chickpeas. By analyzing the spectral information of the outer and inner parts of the kernels, it was found that the spectral analysis of the outer part yielded accurate and reliable results, indicating the possibility of non-destructive authentication.
