Fast detection of bacterial contamination in fresh produce using FTIR and spectral classification.

Screening for microbial contaminants in fresh produce is a lengthy process relative to their short shelf-life. The aim of this study is to develop a comprehensive assay which employs FTIR and spectral classification algorithm for detection of bacterial contamination of fresh produce. The procedure starts by soaking a sample of the fresh produce in broth for 5 h.

Toward Colorectal Cancer Biomarkers: The Role of Genetic Variation, Wnt Pathway, and Long Noncoding RNAs.

Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third leading cause of death worldwide, comprising nearly 8% of cancer-related deaths per year. In South Korea, for example, CRC is the second most common cancer in men, and third in women. This study reports on the association of CRC with genetic variations in long noncoding RNAs, activators, and inhibitors of a cell proliferation pathway.

Detection of Acinetobacter baumannii in fresh produce using modified magnetic nanoparticles and PCR.

Foodborne pathogens represent a major public health concern. In this respect, Acinetobacter baumannii is emerging as multi-drug resistant food pathogen. Screening of A.