Reversible and irreversible retention of heavy metals in saturated porous media: association with kaolin.

Contamination of heavy metals (HMs) has caused increasing concern due to their ecological toxicities and difficulties in degradation. The transport, retention, and release of HMs in porous media are highly related to their environmental fate and risk to groundwater. Column transport experiments and numerical simulations were conducted to investigate the retention and release behaviors of Cu, Pb, Cd, and Zn in the presence and absence of kaolin under varying ionic strengths and cation types.

Chinese consumer perception and purchasing behavior of beef - Mainly in North and East China.

Beef is an important food for Chinese people and understanding the intrinsic and extrinsic factors that impact on their satisfaction and purchasing behavior is necessary for industry growth. This was confirmed using an online survey that included 26 questions and 3617 valid responses, mainly from people located in North and East China. It was found that 47.

The Effect of the PhoP/PhoQ System on the Regulation of Multi-Stress Adaptation Induced by Acid Stress in Typhimurium.

Acidic stress in beef cattle slaughtering abattoirs can induce the acid adaptation response of in-plant contaminated . This may further lead to multiple resistance responses threatening public health. Therefore, the acid, heat, osmotic and antibiotic resistances of (ATCC14028) were evaluated after a 90 min adaption in a pH = 5.

Selective sweep analysis of the adaptability of the Yarkand hare (Lepus yarkandensis) to hot arid environments using SLAF-seq.

The Yarkand hare (Lepus yarkandensis) inhabits arid desert areas and is endemic to China. It has evolved various adaptations to survive in hot arid environments, including stress responses, the ability to maintain water homeostasis and heat tolerance. Here, we performed a selective sweep analysis to identify the candidate genes for adaptation to hot arid environments in the Yarkand hare.

Orally Administered CY12 Alleviates DSS-Induced Colitis in Mice by Restoring the Intestinal Barrier and Inhibiting the TLR4-MyD88-NF-κB Pathway via Intestinal Microbiota Modulation.

Oral ingestion of probiotics is a promising approach to relieving inflammatory disease through regulating the gut microbiota. A newly discovered strain, CY12 (LCY12), obtained from cattle-yak milk, displayed numerous probiotic properties. These included enhanced viability in low pH and bile environments, adhesion capabilities, and potent antimicrobial effects.

Dual roles of goethite coating on the transport of plastic nanoparticles in heterogeneous porous media: The significance of collector surface roughness.

This study systematically examines the roles of positive goethite on the retention and release of negative plastic nanoparticles (PSNPs) with different surface functional groups (Blank, -COOH, and -NH). It provides the first evidence for the dual roles of goethite coatings on colloid transport; e.g.

Airborne signals of Pseudomonas fluorescens modulate swimming motility and biofilm formation of Listeria monocytogenes in a contactless coculture system.

Bacterial volatile compounds (BVCs) facilitate interspecies communication in socio-microbiology across physical barriers, thereby influencing interactions between diverse species. The impact of BVCs emitted from Pseudomonas on the biofilm formation characteristics of Listeria monocytogenes within the same ecological niche has been scarcely investigated under practical conditions of food processing. The objective of this study was to explore the motility and biofilm formation characteristics of L.

Study of the transfer of Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli during the slaughter of cattle using molecular typing combined with epidemiologic data.

Investigation on the distribution and biological characteristics of Shiga-toxin producing Escherichia coli (STEC) during beef processing is essential for in-plant critical control points and food safety risk assessment. Serogroups and subtypes of stx genes of STEC strains isolated from beef processing lines were first investigated. Identification to cross-contamination among different sampling sites was further conducted by combining multilocus sequence typing (MLST) with the previous distribution and characterization data.

Combined effects of cold and acid on dual-species biofilms of Pseudomonas fluorescens and Listeria monocytogenes under simulated chilled beef processing conditions.

Interactions across bacterial species boundaries are usually influenced by environmental stresses, yet little has been evaluated regarding multifactorial stresses on the fate of dual-species biofilm formation in food industry. In this study, the processing conditions of chilled beef were established as a combination of cold and acid stresses (4 °C and pH 5.4), with pH 7.

Plateau pika fecal microbiota transplantation ameliorates inflammatory bowel disease manifestations in a mouse model of colitis.

Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is a serious global public health concern. Although the pathogenesis of the disease is currently unknown, it has been reported to be associated with both intestinal microbiota and inflammatory mediators. There is evidence suggesting that the feces of the Plateau pika is useful for treating gastrointestinal injuries and pain.

Retention and release of black phosphorus nanoparticles in porous media under various physicochemical conditions.

Black phosphorus nanosheets/nanoparticles (BPNs) are widely applied in many fields. However, the transport of BPNs in the subsurface still has not yet been reported and there is increasing concern about potential adverse impacts on ecosystems. Roles of median grain size and surface roughness, BPN concentration, and solution chemistries (pH, ionic strength, and cation types) on the retention and release of BPNs in column experiments were therefore investigated.

Corrigendum: Population genetics analysis of Tolai hares () in Xinjiang, China using genome-wide SNPs from SLAF-seq and mitochondrial markers.

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Preliminary investigation into the prediction of indicators of beef spoilage using Raman and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy.

The objective of this study was to assess the potential to predict the microbial beef spoilage indicators by Raman and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) spectroscopies. Vacuum skin packaged (VSP) beef steaks were stored at 0 °C, 4 °C, 8 °C and under a dynamic temperature condition (0 °C ∼ 4 °C ∼ 8 °C, for 36 d). Total viable count (TVC) and total volatile basic nitrogen (TVB-N) were obtained during the storage period along with spectroscopic data.

Potential inhibitory effect of carbon dioxide on the spoilage behaviors of Pseudomonas fragi in high-oxygen packaged beef during refrigerated storage.

Pseudomonas fragi is a dominant meat spoilage organism under high-oxygen modified atmosphere packaging (HiOx-MAP). This work investigated the effects of CO on P. fragi growth and the related spoilage phenomena of HiOx-MAP beef.

The role of PhoP/PhoQ system in regulating stress adaptation response in Escherichia coli O157:H7.

The development of acid tolerance response (ATR) as a result of low pH in Escherichia coli O157:H7 (E. coli O157:H7) contaminating beef during processing is considered a major food safety concern. Thus, in order to explore the formation and molecular mechanisms of the tolerance response of E.

The Prevalence and Antibiotic-Resistant of in Livestock and Poultry Meat in China and the EU from 2001 to 2022: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

To compare the prevalence and antibiotic resistance rate of in livestock and poultry (beef, pork and chicken) meat between China and the European Union (EU), a meta-analysis was conducted. Ninety-one out of 2156 articles in Chinese and English published between January 2001 and February 2022 were selected from four databases. The prevalence of in livestock and poultry (beef, pork and chicken) meat in China and Europe was 7.

The biological effect of a beef-derived on beef steaks during chilled storage.

The aim of this study was to investigate the biological inhibiting effect of a beef-derived (RS-25) on the spoilage of beef steaks in overwrapped packaging during the 12 days of storage at 4°C. Beef quality as well as microbial indicators were determined at different intervals during the storage after the inoculation of RS-25 at the 6 log CFU/g, and the high-throughput sequencing was applied to investigate the changes of microbial community structure during the storage. The inoculation of RS-25 on beef had no effect ( > .

Influence of low-energy electron beam irradiation on the quality and shelf-life of vacuum-packaged pork stored under chilled and superchilled conditions.

This study aimed to explore the effects of different levels (0, 8, and 12 kGy) of low-energy electron beam (LEEB; 0.2 MeV) on the quality and shelf-life of vacuum-packaged pork stored under chilled and superchilled conditions for 30 days. LEEB irradiation promoted lipid and protein oxidation, regardless of the levels used.

Processing interventions for enhanced microbiological safety of beef carcasses and beef products: A review.

Chilled beef is inevitably contaminated with microorganisms, starting from the very beginning of the slaughter line. A lot of studies have aimed to improve meat safety and extend the shelf life of chilled beef, of which some have focused on improving the decontamination effects using traditional decontamination interventions, and others have investigated newer technologies and methods, that offer greater energy efficiency, lower environmental impacts, and better assurances for the decontamination of beef carcasses and cuts. To inform industry, there is an urgent need to review these interventions, analyze the merits and demerits of each technology, and provide insight into 'best practice' to preserve microbial safety and beef quality.

The underlying mechanisms of the effect of superchilling on the tenderness of beef Longissimus lumborum.

This study investigated the effect of superchilling (-30 °C until the core temperature achieved -3 °C, then stored at -1 °C until 24 h, SC) on the tenderness of hot boned beef M. longissimus lumborum (LL), with very fast chilling (-30 °C until the core temperature achieved 0 °C, then stored at -1 °C until 24 h, VFC) and conventional chilling (0- 4 °C for 24 h, CC) as the controls. The lowest initial shear force values were obtained in SC samples compared to those from the VFC and CC treatments (P < 0.

Sensitivity of the Transport of Plastic Nanoparticles to Typical Phosphates Associated with Ionic Strength and Solution pH.

The influence of phosphates on the transport of plastic particles in porous media is environmentally relevant due to their ubiquitous coexistence in the subsurface environment. This study investigated the transport of plastic nanoparticles (PNPs) via column experiments, paired with Derjaguin-Landau-Verwey-Overbeek calculations and numerical simulations. The trends of PNP transport vary with increasing concentrations of NaHPO and NaHPO due to the coupled effects of increased electrostatic repulsion, the competition for retention sites, and the compression of the double layer.

Effects of low-energy electron beam irradiation on the shelf-life and quality of vacuum-packaged beef steaks during chilled storage.

This study evaluated the effects of different doses (0, 4, 8, 12, 16 kGy) of low-energy electron beam (LEEB; 0.2 MeV) on the quality changes of vacuum-packaged beef steaks during chilled storage for 21 days. LEEB irradiation at a low dose (4 and 8 kGy) significantly elevated the L* values of steaks, and did not deteriorate the a* values, the oxidation of lipid and protein (P > 0.

Effect of the combination of superchilling and super-chilled storage on shelf-life and bacterial community dynamics of beef during long-term storage.

This study investigated the effect of superchilling (-30 °C until the core temperature achieved -3 °C, and - 1 °C until 24 h, SC) on shelf-life and bacterial community dynamics of beef loins, with a typical very fast chilling (-30 °C until the core temperature achieved 0 °C, and - 1 °C until 24 h, VFC) and conventional chilling (0- 4 °C for 24 h, CC) as controls. The super-chilled storage (-1 °C) was adopted after each chilling procedure, and physicochemical traits and microbiological quality were evaluated during a long-term storage. No remarkable adverse impact on meat color and lipid oxidation were observed in SC treatment.