Complexation of starch and konjac glucomannan during screw extrusion exhibits obesity-reducing effects by modulating the intestinal microbiome and its metabolites.

Dietary interventions have been shown to improve gut health by altering the gut flora, preventing obesity, and mitigating inflammatory disorders. This study investigated the benefits of a rice starch-konjac glucomannan (ERS-KGM) complex, produced screw extrusion, for gut health and obesity prevention. Analyzed through starch digestion, scanning electron microscopy, and structural analysis, the ERS-KGM complex exhibited a notable increase in resistant starch content due to its well-ordered structure.

Characterization of the Multi-Drug Resistance Gene in Methicillin-Resistant (MRSA) Strains Isolated From Animals and Humans in China.

We investigated -positive and -negative MRSA strains isolated from animals and humans in different geographical areas of China, from 2011 to 2016. Twenty -positive strains (15.6%) were identified from 128 MRSA strains including 17 from food animals and three from humans.