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Food Science & Technology
Ximena Velez-Zuazo, Joanna Alfaro-Shigueto, Ulises Rosas-Puchuri, Chiara Guidino, Andrea Pasara-Polack, Juan Carlos Riveros, Jeffrey C. Mangel
Summary: Seafood fraud is prevalent in Lima, Peru, with 43% of samples collected showing mislabeling or substitution, especially in restaurants where the incidence is significantly higher at 61%. The cost of dishes in cevicherias is inversely associated with the occurrence of mislabeling/substitution.
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Food Science & Technology
Chia-Hao Chang, Meng-Ling Tsai, Ting-Ting Huang, Yu-Chun Wang
Summary: Fish fraud is a global issue, with a mislabeling rate of 17.36% found in sushi samples in Taiwan. Establishing a reliable DNA database is crucial to tackle fish substitution.
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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.
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Food Science & Technology
Ran-Ran Xing, Ran-Ran Hu, Nan Wang, Jiu-Kai Zhang, Yi-Qiang Ge, Ying Chen
Summary: A novel DNA mini-barcode was developed to discriminate sea cucumber species, revealing a high rate of mislabeling in highly processed sea cucumber products and highlighting the need for increased regulation in the sea cucumber trade.
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Food Science & Technology
Jiahleen B. Roungchun, Amanda M. Tabb, Rosalee S. Hellberg
Summary: Accurate species identification of tuna products is crucial for combating fraud, improving stock regulation, and reducing health risks. This study utilized a DNA mini-barcoding system to successfully identify tuna species in raw and processed samples, with potential for further optimization in future research for canned tuna samples.
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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.
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Environmental Sciences
Jinxia Zhang, Lei Xu, Feiyan Du, Quehui Tang, Lianggen Wang, Jiajia Ning, Delian Huang, Yafang Li, Shuangshuang Liu, Xuehui Wang
Summary: This study employed DNA barcoding and molecular identification approaches to explore the species diversity and distribution pattern of marine fish in both the northern and southern sea areas of Hainan Island in the northern South China Sea. A total of 186 sequences were obtained, representing 56 species, 47 genera, 34 families, and 17 orders.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Environmental Sciences
Gang Hou, Yanying Chen, Sijin Wang, Jinrun Wang, Weitao Chen, Hui Zhang
Summary: This study successfully extracted DNA from fish larvae collected in the South China Sea using large-scale ecosystemic sampling, identified 101 species, and demonstrated the potential of using formalin-fixed samples for DNA recovery. The high-quality larval photographs provided valuable reference for identifying fish species during early stages based on morphological characters in the SCS.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
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Food Science & Technology
Soottawat Benjakul, Jirakrit Saetang
Summary: A potential authentication method using LAMP assays was developed to identify blue swimming crab, crucifix crab, and three spotted swimming crab meats. The sensitivity of LAMP was found to be superior to PCR, especially in three spotted swimming crab. The developed LAMP assay could potentially be applicable to detect adulteration or mislabeling of raw or cooked crab meat in markets.
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Biodiversity Conservation
Qian Tang, Lei Deng, Qi Luo, Qian Duan, Xue Wang, Renyi Zhang
Summary: Guizhou Province serves as an important ecological barrier in the upper reaches of the Yangtze River and the Pearl River basins, with a rich diversity of fish species. However, anthropogenic activities such as overfishing and habitat destruction pose a threat to these fish. This study used DNA barcoding to assess the fish diversity in the region, revealing the complex nature of fish species in Guizhou Province and providing a reference for their conservation and monitoring.
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Cardoso Carvalho
Summary: This study utilizes DNA metabarcoding to analyze ichthyoplankton dynamics in two Amazon river basins, revealing the reproductive behaviors and environmental responses of fish species. The results demonstrate differences in reproductive timing among different species and highlight the rapid response of fish to environmental changes. The findings of this study are important for proposing strategies for sustainable fisheries management and conservation.
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Food Science & Technology
Jirakrit Saetang, Soottawat Benjakul
Summary: The overall quality attributes of deskinned Asian seabass and mangrove red snapper fillet are similar, which may lead to substitution of the cheaper Asian seabass with the latter. Therefore, a PCR-based method using primer 4 as a tool for identification of Asian seabass adulterated in mangrove red snapper fillets or slices is developed.
JOURNAL OF FOOD MEASUREMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION
(2022)
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Management
Hae Mi Choi, Jonathan M. Karpoff, Xiaoxia Lou, Gerald S. Martin
Summary: We find that regulatory enforcement actions for financial misrepresentation occur in industry-specific waves and have information spillovers on industry peer firms. These waves and spillovers significantly affect share prices. Target firms in the early waves experience the largest short-run losses in share values and have the largest information spillovers. Late-wave targets have smaller short-run losses, not because they involve less costly instances of misconduct, but because they are subject to more information spillovers from earlier waves. These findings suggest that stock prices reflect changes in the likelihood of a firm facing wave-related enforcement actions for financial misconduct. Short-window share-price losses underestimate the overall impact, especially for firms whose financial misrepresentation is revealed late in an enforcement wave.
MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Food Science & Technology
Madhushri S. Varunjikar, Carlos Moreno-Ibarguen, Juan S. Andrade-Martinez, Hui-Shan Tung, Ikram Belghit, Magnus Palmblad, Pal A. Olsvik, Alejandro Reyes, Josef D. Rasinger, Kai K. Lie
Summary: The study shows that both DNA and protein-based approaches can efficiently tackle current challenges in feed and food authentication analyses.
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Chemistry, Analytical
Pintao Li, Xiaowei Zeng, Huajie Xue, Xin Ye, Bin Yang, Jilie Kong, Liping Yin, Xueen Fang
Summary: DNA barcode identification has wide applications and great potential in various fields. The development of a CRISPR-microfluidic array allows for rapid and accurate identification of DNA barcodes, achieving consistent results with morphological identification in real-field seed detection.
SENSORS AND ACTUATORS B-CHEMICAL
(2022)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Izabela Santos Mendes, Francisco Prosdocimi, Alex Schomaker-Bastos, Carolina Furtado, Rodrigo Lopes Ferreira, Paulo Santos Pompeu, Daniel Cardoso Carvalho
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Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel Fonseca Teixeira, Francisco Ricardo Andrade Neto, Lais Carvalho Gomes, Luciano Bellagamba Beheregaray, Daniel Cardoso Carvalho
BIOLOGICAL INVASIONS
(2020)
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Marine & Freshwater Biology
Marcia S. Anjos, Jamille A. Bitencourt, Lorena A. Nunes, Luisa M. Sarmento-Soares, Daniel C. Carvalho, Jonathan W. Armbruster, Paulo R. A. M. Affonso
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
David T. Milan, Izabela S. Mendes, Junio S. Damasceno, Daniel F. Teixeira, Naiara G. Sales, Daniel C. Carvalho
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2020)
Editorial Material
Pharmacology & Pharmacy
Rafael M. Palhares, Leopoldo C. Baratto, Marina Scopel, Fernanda. L. B. Mugge, Maria G. L. Brandao
FRONTIERS IN PHARMACOLOGY
(2021)
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Evolutionary Biology
Rosiane P. Santos, Bruno F. Melo, Gabriel M. Yazbeck, Rafael S. Oliveira, Heron O. Hilario, Francisco Prosdocimi, Daniel C. Carvalho
Summary: The research characterized new mitogenomes of five Prochilodus species in the main drainages of eastern Brazil, reconstructed their evolutionary history, estimated the timing of cladogenesis, and discussed the implications of past geologic events on species diversification. The study showed the monophyly of certain species, revealed divergence periods, and suggested possible relationships with geological activities.
JOURNAL OF ZOOLOGICAL SYSTEMATICS AND EVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Daniel Cardoso Carvalho
Summary: This study utilizes DNA metabarcoding to analyze ichthyoplankton dynamics in two Amazon river basins, revealing the reproductive behaviors and environmental responses of fish species. The results demonstrate differences in reproductive timing among different species and highlight the rapid response of fish to environmental changes. The findings of this study are important for proposing strategies for sustainable fisheries management and conservation.
Article
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Franziska Falk, Rafael Melo Palhares, Albina Waithaka, Christine Clayton
Summary: In this study, the functions of different versions of the cap-binding translation initiation factor EIF4E in Trypanosoma brucei were investigated. It was found that EIF4E2 is associated with the RNA-binding protein SLBP2 in bloodstream forms, while EIF4E5 has no impact on growth and differentiation. Additionally, EIF4E2 is strongly associated with a subset of mRNAs that are maximally abundant in the S-phase, with their abundances decreased in EIF4E2 knock-out cells.
MOLECULAR MICROBIOLOGY
(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Tania S. Koebel, Rafael Melo Palhares, Christin Fromm, Witold Szymanski, Georgia Angelidou, Timo Glatter, Jens Georg, Bork A. Berghoff, Daniel Schindler
Summary: Synthetic biology approaches life as an engineer, using standardized and de novo design of genetic parts to build reproducible and controllable modules. Regulatory RNAs play a crucial role in bacteria, and synthetic sRNAs have broad applications in synthetic biology.
ACS SYNTHETIC BIOLOGY
(2022)
Editorial Material
Biodiversity Conservation
Daniel C. Carvalho, Cecilia G. Leal
Summary: The paper by Coutant et al. (2022) is an important advancement in understanding the species distribution patterns and drivers of biodiversity in the Neotropical realm, particularly in the Amazon. By quantifying the contribution of environmental and anthropogenic factors, the study provides valuable insights for future monitoring programs and identifies priority areas for conservation.
GLOBAL CHANGE BIOLOGY
(2023)
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Biodiversity Conservation
Tuliana O. Brunes, Felipe C. S. Pinto, Pedro P. G. Taucce, Marcus Thadeu T. Santos, Luciana B. Nascimento, Daniel C. Carvalho, Guilherme Oliveira, Santelmo Vasconcelos, Felipe S. F. Leite
Summary: Despite the difference in land coverage between mountains and lowlands, most species are found in mountains and foothills, which has been a challenge for biogeographers and evolutionary biologists.
SYSTEMATICS AND BIODIVERSITY
(2023)
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Ecology
Daniel Fonseca Teixeira, Heron Oliveira Hilario, Gilmar Bastos Santos, Daniel Cardoso Carvalho
Summary: The study of ichthyoplankton is crucial for understanding fish reproduction dynamics, and DNA metabarcoding is an effective tool for identifying multiple individuals simultaneously. However, there are challenges associated with DNA metabarcoding, including choosing the appropriate molecular markers, primer bias, and incomplete reference databases.
ECOLOGY AND EVOLUTION
(2023)
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Zoology
Violeta R. Perini, Alessandro L. Paschoalini, Nilo Bazzoli, Elizete Rizzo, Daniel C. Carvalho
Summary: This study analyzed the genetic structure and population dynamics of Prochilodus lineatus in a remnant lotic system in southeastern Brazil. Significant genetic structure and three genetic clusters were identified in this river system, with asymmetric gene flow indicating source-sink metapopulation dynamics. The presence of a genetic cluster downstream from the Porto Colombia dam suggests a trapped gene pool in this highly dammed river basin.
NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ana Paula Barbosa Pinheiro, Rafael Magno Costa Melo, Daniel Fonseca Teixeir, Jose Luis Olivan Birindelli, Daniel Cardoso Carvalh, Elizete Rizzo
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
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Zoology
Renata S. Farias, Bruno C. N. R. Silva, Wilka V. G. Nascimento, Genison C. Silva, Ronald K. Luz, Francisco Prosdocimi, Rozzanno A. C. R. Figueiredo, Daniel C. Carvalho, Maria R. M. Coimbra
NEOTROPICAL ICHTHYOLOGY
(2020)
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
