September 30, 2015 at 11:43PM Salix Animal Health, LLC, Announces Voluntary Recall of One Lot of "Good 'N' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks" Dog Treats Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Salix Animal Health, LLC today announced it has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of "Good 'n' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks" because it may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products.

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September 30, 2015 at 11:43PM Salix Animal Health, LLC, Announces Voluntary Recall of One Lot of "Good 'N' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks" Dog Treats Due to Possible Salmonella Contamination

Salix Animal Health, LLC today announced it has initiated a voluntary recall of one lot of "Good 'n' Fun - Beefhide Chicken Sticks" because it may have the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product and there is risk to humans from handling contaminated products.

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September 30, 2015 at 11:09PM United TC Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Golden Raisins

United TC of Dayton, NJ is recalling Basma Golden Raisins, 16 oz. and bulk cartons of Golden Raisins, 30 Lb. because they may contain undeclared sulfites. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Mealworms Munch Polystyrene Foam

Plastics: Bacteria in the guts of the worms digest stubborn polystyrene

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Dormant Virus Can Wake Up In Some Patients With Lou Gehrig’s Disease

Neuroscience: Retrovirus sitting in “junk DNA” of human genome could contribute to neurodegeneration seen in ALS

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September 30, 2015 at 05:38PM Fatima Brothers Issues Alert On Undeclared Sulfites In “Shad Raisins�

Fatima Brothers Inc. of Maspeth, NY is recalling its 7 oz. and 14 oz. packages of "SHAD RAISINS" because they contained undeclared sulfites. Consumers who have severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume this product.

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September 30, 2015 at 05:45PM Sustainability of bio-jetfuel in Malaysia

L’industrie de l’aviation bat son plein en Asie du Sud-Est. Mais pour réduire l’émission de gaz à effet de serre, elle envisage de se tourner vers les biocarburants. Le pourra-t-elle face à la complexité du contexte ? L’ouvrage Sustainability of bio-jetfuel in Malaysia qui vient de paraître, apporte des éclairages. Disponible en téléchargement gratuit.

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September 29, 2015 at 02:57PM FDA Issues Revised Guidance on Veterinary Feed Directive Regulation Questions and Answers

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Statin Drugs Could Help Patients With Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Drug Discovery: Cholesterol-lowering compounds improve muscle function in mice with the disease

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New Dental Material Resists Degradation

Materials: A new dental-filling material is impervious to oral enzymes that break down conventional fillings and dental sealants

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Scientists Tentatively Identify Bird-Killing Goo In San Francisco Bay

Environment: Intensive analysis of substance found on birds earlier this year fingers polymerized vegetable oil

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September 28, 2015 at 04:27PM OC RAW DOG Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Raw Frozen Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk

OC Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 640 lbs. of Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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September 28, 2015 at 05:20PM Press Release For Voluntary Recall of Kermit, Inc. Products

Kermit, Inc. of DeLand, Florida issuing a voluntary recall of the following products because of undeclared allegens on the label. Undeclared soy, an ingredient in Worcestershire Sauce, is used to make the following:

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September 28, 2015 at 04:27PM OC RAW DOG Voluntarily Recalls Limited Number of Raw Frozen Dog Food Due to Potential Salmonella Health Risk

OC Raw Dog of Rancho Santa Margarita, CA is voluntarily recalling 640 lbs. of Chicken, Fish & Produce Raw Frozen Canine Formulation. This is being done in an abundance of caution, as the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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Boramino Acids Unveiled As Amino Acid Mimics

Biochemistry: Researchers swap the amino acid carboxylate group for a trifluoroborate group, find a new approach to in vivo PET imaging

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‘Kick And Kill’ Drug Lures Out HIV

Antiviral Therapy: Early clinical trials reveal that an anticancer agent reactivates the virus in latently infected cells

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A Bacterial Cloud Surrounds Humans Like An Aura

Microbiology: Distinctive microbial emissions could be used to identify individuals, understand and track the spread of diseases

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Harnessing The Hordes In The Microbiome

As researchers learn more about the connection between our bacteria and our health, companies are trying to develop therapies that exploit it

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The Exposome Turns 10

ACS Meeting News: Researchers take stock of field, begin to look more broadly at the effects of a person’s environmental exposures

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Boramino Acids Unveiled As Amino Acid Mimics

Biochemistry: Researchers swap the amino acid carboxylate group for a trifluoroborate group, find a new approach to in vivo PET imaging

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Light Triggers A Distant Bond Flip

Photoisomerization: Irradiating an N–H bond causes a conformational change at a methoxy group several bonds away

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A Bacterial Cloud Surrounds Humans Like An Aura

Microbiology: Distinctive microbial emissions could be used to identify individuals, understand and track the spread of diseases

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The Exposome Turns 10

ACS Meeting News: Researchers take stock of field, begin to look more broadly at the effects of a person’s environmental exposures

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Microanalyzing 3-D Printed Metals

The technique can make intricate metal parts, but using them in demanding applications will require perfecting their microstructures

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Poland to summon Russian envoy as diplomatic spat drags on - Reuters

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September 26, 2015 at 04:15AM Truco Enterprises Recalls 18oz Cafe Style Tortilla Chips Due To The Possible Presence Of Undeclared Milk Allergen

Truco Enterprises is recalling select packages of 18 oz. On The Border Café Style Tortilla Chips after notification from a supplier that select product may have been exposed to a milk-containing ingredient. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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September 26, 2015 at 03:26AM Western Milling LLC Voluntarily Recalls Western Blend Horse Feed, Lot 5251 due to potential Monensin contamination.

Western Milling announced today that it has voluntarily recalled 50 lb bags of Western Blend horse feed, LOT 5251, manufactured on September 8, 2015. This voluntary recall was initiated by Western Milling after it learned that an ingredient in the feed in question may contain monensin, an ionophore.

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September 26, 2015 at 03:26AM Western Milling LLC Voluntarily Recalls Western Blend Horse Feed, Lot 5251 due to potential Monensin contamination.

Western Milling announced today that it has voluntarily recalled 50 lb bags of Western Blend horse feed, LOT 5251, manufactured on September 8, 2015. This voluntary recall was initiated by Western Milling after it learned that an ingredient in the feed in question may contain monensin, an ionophore.

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Nuclear Forensics Shows Nazis Were Nowhere Near Making Atomic Bomb

Analysis of historic uranium samples from Germany’s wartime experiments solves World War II mystery

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September 25, 2015 at 04:24PM Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems, Inc. Voluntarily Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In A Chocolate Chip Cookie

Mr. Goodcents Franchise Systems, Inc. of De Soto, KS is voluntarily recalling Chocolate Chip Cookies because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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September 25, 2015 at 02:54PM Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Company Issues Recall of Alfalfa Hay Due to Possible Health Risk

Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Company of Louisburg North Carolina has initiated a voluntary limited recall of alfalfa hay due to potential Blister Beetle contamination. The product was offered for sale to consumers at the following two retail locations, Murphy Farm Hay and Feed in Louisburg, NC and Jones Farm Hay and Feed in Middlesex, NC.

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September 25, 2015 at 02:54PM Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Company Issues Recall of Alfalfa Hay Due to Possible Health Risk

Murphy Farm Hay and Feed Company of Louisburg North Carolina has initiated a voluntary limited recall of alfalfa hay due to potential Blister Beetle contamination. The product was offered for sale to consumers at the following two retail locations, Murphy Farm Hay and Feed in Louisburg, NC and Jones Farm Hay and Feed in Middlesex, NC.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Characterization of Mannheimia haemolytica in beef calves via nasopharyngeal culture and pulsed-field gel electrophoresis

Mannheimia haemolytica is a major bacterial component of bovine respiratory disease (BRD); unfortunately, very little is known about M. haemolytica transmission dynamics among cattle. Identifying potential variation in M. haemolytica populations over time and induction of nasopharyngeal colonization and subsequent shedding are 2 areas where knowledge is lacking. In our study, 2 separate loads of 20 mixed-origin, male calves were purchased through an order buyer on different dates. Deep nasopharyngeal cultures (NPC) were performed on all calves on arrival and, if M. haemolytica–negative, a second screening culture was obtained. Calves that were negative on 2 initial NPCs (NEG; n = 4) were subsequently challenged with a previously isolated field strain of M. haemolytica in both the upper and lower respiratory tract, individually housed, and then monitored for M. haemolytica shedding via NPCs at 0.5, 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 days postchallenge. Naturally M. haemolytica–positive calves (2 per load) were kept for additional daily cultures (POS; n = 4). Individual calf M. haemolytica status for both the POS and NEG groups was inconsistent between study days. Additionally, pulsed-field gel electrophoresis performed on isolates from the positive cultures showed that the NEG calves did not shed the M. haemolytica challenge strain, but rather 2 distinct clusters of M. haemolytica were shared among POS and NEG calves regardless of their initial status. Although sample sizes were small, these findings illustrate how variable the results of a single nasopharyngeal swab can be and the challenges of using an individual culture to truly represent animal M. haemolytica status.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Use of serologic tests to predict resistance to Canine distemper virus-induced disease in vaccinated dogs

The objective of the current study was to determine whether detection of Canine distemper virus (CDV)-specific serum antibodies correlates with resistance to challenge with virulent virus. Virus neutralization (VN) assay results were compared with resistance to viral challenge in 2 unvaccinated Beagle puppies, 9 unvaccinated Beagle dogs (4.4–7.2 years of age), and 9 vaccinated Beagle dogs (3.7–4.7 years of age). Eight of 9 (89%) unvaccinated adult dogs exhibited clinical signs after virus challenge, and 1 (13%) dog died. As compared to adult dogs, the 2 unvaccinated puppies developed more severe clinical signs and either died or were euthanized after challenge. In contrast, no clinical signs were detected after challenge of the 9 adult vaccinated dogs with post-vaccination intervals of up to 4.4 years. In vaccinated dogs, the positive and negative predictive values of VN assay results for resistance to challenge were 100% and 0%, respectively. Results indicate that dogs vaccinated with modified live CDV can be protected from challenge for ≤4.4 years postvaccination and that detection of virus-specific antibodies is predictive of whether dogs are resistant to challenge with virulent virus. Results also indicate that CDV infection in unvaccinated dogs results in age-dependent morbidity and mortality. Knowledge of age-dependent morbidity and mortality, duration of vaccine-induced immunity, and the positive and negative predictive values of detection of virus-specific serum antibodies are useful in development of rational booster vaccination intervals for the prevention of CDV-mediated disease in adult dogs.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Multiple antigen target approach using the Accuplex4 BioCD system to detect Borrelia burgdorferi antibodies in experimentally infected and vaccinated dogs

The primary objective of our study was to optimize detection of serum antibodies to Borrelia burgdorferi using a new commercial automated fluorescence system (Accuplex4 BioCD system, Antech Diagnostics, Lake Success, New York). The system used multiple natural and artificial peptides—outer surface proteins (OspA, OspC, OspF), an outer membrane protein (P39), and a proprietary synthetic peptide (small Lyme peptide [SLP])—and the results were compared with a commercially available enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay that uses a proprietary peptide (C6). Sera from 4 groups were evaluated: dogs vaccinated with 1 of 3 commercially available vaccines (n = 18); dogs infested with adult Ixodes scapularis (black-legged tick; n = 18); dogs previously vaccinated and then infested with I. scapularis (n = 18); and dogs with B. burgdorferi infection that were then vaccinated (n = 14). All of the vaccines evaluated induced OspA responses. However, antibodies against OspF or C6 were not induced in any of the vaccinated dogs. Additionally, the OspF antibodies had 100% sensitivity and specificity when compared to antibodies against C6 peptide. In B. burgdorferi–infected dogs, antibodies against OspC and SLP were detected in serum sooner than antibodies against the other targets. Low levels of antibodies against OspA developed in 6 of 14 B. burgdorferi–infected, unvaccinated dogs and had the shortest duration compared to the other antibodies. Detection of antibody responses to multiple B. burgdorferi targets with this system can be used to help differentiate vaccinated dogs from exposed dogs as well as acute infection from chronic infection.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Cutaneous histiocytic sarcoma with E-cadherin expression in a Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog

An 11-year-old male neutered Pembroke Welsh Corgi dog displayed a mass measuring 7.5 cm x 6.6 cm x 1.6 cm in the skin. Neoplastic tissue was nonencapsulated, and the neoplastic cells showed infiltrative growth into the surrounding tissue on microscopic examination. The neoplastic tissue was mainly located from the dermis to the subcutis. Epidermotropism of neoplastic cells was not observed. The tissue was composed of irregular, solid nests of round to polygonal cells. Nests were separated by fine fibrovascular stroma. Mitotic index was high (7.90 ± 0.38 per high power field) and extensive necrosis was observed in the neoplastic tissue. Vascular invasion was often observed in the neoplastic tissue. Neoplastic cells were positive for vimentin, HLA-DR antigen, Iba1, CD18, and E-cadherin, but cells did not express cytokeratin, S100, CD20, CD79α, CD3, MUM-1, lambda light chain, kappa light chain, lysozyme, CD204, or CD11d by immunohistochemistry. Electron microscopic analysis revealed dendrites on these cells. From the above-mentioned findings, the tumor was diagnosed as a cutaneous histiocytic sarcoma with E-cadherin expression. It is possible that neoplastic cells in the present case were derived from cutaneous Langerhans cell. To our knowledge, cutaneous histiocytic sarcoma with E-cadherin expression in domestic animals has not been previously diagnosed in domestic animals.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Screening for JH1 genetic defect carriers in Jersey cattle by a polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism assay

An autosomal recessive genetic defect termed JH1 has been associated with early embryonic loss in the Jersey cattle breed. The genetic basis has been identified as a cytosine to thymine mutation in the CWC15 gene that changes an amino acid from arginine to a stop code. To screen for JH1 carriers in an imported Jersey population in China, a method based on a polymerase chain reaction amplification followed by a restriction fragment length polymorphism assay (PCR-RFLP) was developed for the accurate diagnosis of the JH1 allele. A total of 449 randomly chosen cows were examined with the PCR-RFLP assay, and 31 were identified as JH1 carriers, corresponding to a carrier frequency of 6.9%. The PCR-RFLP method was validated by DNA sequencing of 8 positive and 13 negative samples, with all 21 samples giving the expected DNA sequence. In addition, 3 negative and 3 positive samples were confirmed by a commercial microarray-based single nucleotide polymorphism assay. Finally, samples from 9 bulls in the United States of known status were correctly identified as carriers (5 bulls) or noncarriers (4 bulls). As the JH1 defect has most likely spread worldwide, implementing routine screening is necessary to avoid the risk of carrier-to-carrier matings and to gradually eradicate the deleterious gene.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Outbreak of variant pseudorabies virus in Bartha-K61-vaccinated piglets in central Shandong Province, China

An epidemic that mainly endangered 3–7-day-old piglets struck many farms in Shandong Province, China in 2013 and caused heavy losses. To identify the pathogenesis, the type of lesions, and the causative agent, systemic examinations were performed. Autopsy showed multiple lesions, including necrotic foci of the spleen and liver, punctate hemorrhage of the renal cortex, and interstitial pneumonia. Histological examinations showed typical nonsuppurative encephalitis, necrotic lymphocytes, and reticuloendothelial cells in lymphatic tissues, as well as eosinophilic inclusion bodies in the nuclei of reticuloendothelial cells, necrotic foci in liver cells, and hemorrhagic glomeruli. The average seroprevalence rate of field pseudorabies virus (PRV; Suid herpesvirus 1) of a representative farm tested by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay was 46%, indicating that the PRV infectious pressure was quite severe especially among gilts, young multiparous sows, boars, and growing–finishing pigs. The glycoprotein E (gE) gene of PRV was detected in 8 of 10 clinical samples, and the virus in the positive samples induced obvious cytopathic effects. An immunoperoxidase monolayer assay showed that PRV antigens were distributed both in the nucleoli and cytoplasm of infected cells. Sequencing and phylogenetic analysis of the gE gene showed that the strain isolated herein, TaiAn SD 2013, was highly similar to previously isolated strains, especially those isolated in northern China in 2013, and was closely related to other isolates from Asia. Evidence confirmed that the variant PRV was the etiologic agent of this epidemic, suggesting that the Bartha-K61 vaccine does not provide complete protection against PRV infection. Further challenge tests are ongoing to investigate the virulence of variant PRV.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Assessment of litter prevalence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae in preweaned piglets utilizing an antemortem tracheobronchial mucus collection technique and a real-time polymerase chain reaction assay

The swine industry currently lacks validated antemortem methods of detecting baseline herd prevalence of Mycoplasma hyopneumoniae. The focus of our study was to evaluate alternative antemortem detection techniques and to determine baseline litter prevalence in preweaned pig populations utilizing the selected technique and a real-time polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) assay. Preliminary data was analyzed on weaned piglets with evidence of respiratory disease (n = 32). Five sample types (antemortem nasal swab, tracheobronchial mucus, postmortem deep airway swab, bronchoalveolar lavage, and lung tissue) were collected from each pig. Individual samples were tested for M. hyopneumoniae using qPCR. Compared to nasal swabs, tracheobronchial mucus demonstrated higher test sensitivity (P < 0.0001). Tracheobronchial mucus was collected from apparently healthy preweaned piglets (n = 1,759; sow farms 1–3) and preweaned piglets exhibiting signs of respiratory disease (n = 32; sow farm 4), ranging in age from 12 to 25 days. Samples from sow farms 1–3 were pooled into 2 groups of 5 per litter (n = 360 pools from 180 litters), and qPCR was utilized to analyze each pool. A qPCR-positive result, threshold cycle <37, from either pool designated the litter positive for M. hyopneumoniae. Two out of 180 litters revealed a positive result (1.1%). Individual qPCR assays were run on the samples collected from sow farm 4. Five out of 30 samples revealed a positive result (16.7%). Tracheobronchial mucus collection in combination with qPCR is a sensitive antemortem sampling technique that can be used to estimate the prevalence of M. hyopneumoniae in preweaned pigs, thus providing insight into the infection dynamics across the entire farrow-to-finish process.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Giant axonal neuropathy-like disease in an Alexandrine parrot (Psittacula eupatria)

A chronic progressive neurological condition in an Alexandrine parrot (Psittacula eupatria) was manifest as intention tremors, incoordination, and seizure activity. Histology revealed large eosinophilic bodies throughout the central nervous system, and electron microscopy demonstrated that these bodies were greatly expanded axons distended by short filamentous structures that aggregated to form long strands. The presence of periodic acid–Schiff-positive material within the neuronal bodies of Purkinje cells and ganglionic neurons is another distinctive feature of this disease. The histological features of this case display some features consistent with giant axonal neuropathy as reported in humans and dogs. Based on investigation of the lineage in this case, an underlying inherited defect is suspected, but some additional factor appears to have altered the specific disease presentation in this bird.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM A comparative study of Toxoplasma gondii seroprevalence in mink using a modified agglutination test, a Western blot, and enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays

Toxoplasma gondii can infect almost all warm-blooded animals, and many serological methods have been developed to detect T. gondii infection in a variety of animal species. In the present study, the seroprevalence of T. gondii infection in farmed mink in northeast China was determined using the modified agglutination test (MAT), a Western blot (WB), and 3 enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) with protein A/G conjugate, using either of 2 recombinant dense granule antigens, GRA1 and GRA7, or Toxoplasma soluble antigens (TSA). There was no significant difference between the detection results of the GRA1-, GRA7-, and TSA-ELISAs and WB (McNemar chi-square, P > 0.05), but a significant difference was observed between MAT and WB (P < 0.05). A near perfect agreement (97.0%) was found between the GRA7-ELISA and WB ( = 0.83), and a substantial agreement (92.4–93.1%) was observed in the TSA- and GRA1-ELISAs ( = 0.68–0.73). The GRA7-ELISA showed the highest sensitivity and specificity, and the lowest false-positive and negative rates, while the MAT gave both a low sensitivity and frequent false positives in comparison to the WB. Receiver operating characteristic analysis revealed the largest area under curve of 0.85 (95% confidence interval: 0.74–0.96), and the highest relative sensitivity (72.7%) and specificity (99.0%) for a cutoff value of 0.19 in the GRA7-ELISA. These results indicate that the GRA7-ELISA is suitable for detection of T. gondii infection in mink and that MAT should be used with caution.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Dermatophytosis in farmed mink (Mustela vison) caused by Trichophyton equinum

This report details 2 outbreaks of dermatophytosis in 2 different mink ranches. On the first farm, only kits were affected, while on the second farm, small numbers of adults were infected. Affected mink were otherwise clinically healthy and in good body condition. Three animals were euthanized and submitted for autopsy. Grossly, mink exhibited locally extensive to coalescing areas of crusting alopecia but no other significant gross lesions in internal organs. Microscopically, skin lesions were characterized by chronic hyperplastic dermatitis with folliculitis, furunculosis, occasional intracorneal pustules, and large numbers of intrafollicular fungal arthrospores and hyphae. The dermatophyte was cultured and identified as Trichophyton equinum based on molecular barcoding of the internal transcribed spacer region of the ribosomal DNA gene.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Canine dysautonomia in a litter of Havanese puppies

Canine dysautonomia is a sporadic, generally fatal disease that rarely affects groups of related animals. Four 10-week-old Havanese puppies from a litter of 5 developed clinical signs of canine dysautonomia. The 4 affected dogs were exposed to an outdoor environment, whereas the fifth littermate was not exposed to the outdoors and remained clinically healthy. Clinical signs of dysautonomia developed 10–16 days after going outside the house. An unrelated dog also developed dysautonomia after exposure to 1 of the affected Havanese littermates. All 5 dogs had morphological changes consistent with dysautonomia (widespread neuronal degeneration in autonomic ganglia, select brainstem nuclei, and ventral horn motor neurons). Differential diagnoses were excluded through negative toxicological evaluation, fecal parasite screening, negative Canine distemper virus reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction, fluorescent antibody testing, attempted virus isolation, and electron microscopy. The 5 affected dogs were in the Kansas City, Missouri area, where there is a high incidence of dysautonomia.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Acute death associated with Citrobacter freundii infection in an African elephant (Loxodonta africana)

A 21-year-old male African elephant (Loxodonta africana) died suddenly with no previous medical history. Grossly, there were severe multifocal epicardial and endocardial hemorrhages of the atria and ventricles, hydropericardium, multifocal pleural hemorrhages, and severe pulmonary congestion and edema. Histologically, there was fibrinoid vasculitis and thrombosis in the heart and lung and myocardial necrosis. Citrobacter freundii was isolated in abundance in pure culture from liver and heart samples. Low levels of multiples types of elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV-6, EEHV-2B, and EEHV-3A) were detected in spleen samples, but not in heart samples. The levels of EEHV DNA found were much lower than those usually associated with acute EEHV hemorrhagic disease, and many other genomic loci that would normally be found in such cases were evidently below the level of detection. Therefore, these findings are unlikely to indicate lethal EEHV disease. Polymerase chain reaction for encephalomyocarditis virus (EMCV) and toxicology for oleander (Nerium oleander) were negative. Stress, resulting from recent transport, and antimicrobial therapy may have contributed to the death of this animal.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Glomerulonephritis in a ferret with feline coronavirus infection

A male domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo), which was purchased from outside of Japan at 13 weeks of age, was euthanized at 18 months of age because of poor health. At autopsy, the liver, spleen, and mesenteric lymph node were enlarged, and white foci were observed on the outer surface of the liver. The outer surface of the mesenteric lymph node was dark red. Histologically, granulomas were observed in the liver, spleen, bone marrow, and lymph nodes, composed mainly of aggregated epithelioid macrophages, some of which were positive to an anti–feline coronavirus (FCoV; Alphacoronavirus 1) antibody in immunohistochemistry. Mesangioproliferative glomerulonephritis was observed, and periodic acid–Schiff-positive deposits were observed along glomerular capillary walls. These deposits stained pale red with periodic acid–methenamine silver stain and red with Masson trichrome stain, and were also observed in the mesangial matrix. In affected glomeruli, glomerular capillary walls and mesangial areas were positive for anti-ferret immunoglobulin G. By electron microscopy, subepithelial and mesangial electron-dense deposits were observed consistent with immune complex deposition. The deposition of immune complexes may have been associated with FCoV infection.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Yersiniosis due to infection by Yersinia pseudotuberculosis 4b in captive meerkats (Suricata suricatta) in Japan

Two meerkats (Suricata suricatta) housed in the same zoological garden in Japan died due to Yersinia pseudotuberculosis serotype 4b infection. Gross and microscopic lesions included necrotizing enteritis and enlargement of the spleen and liver with multifocal necrosis. Inflammatory cells, primarily neutrophils, and nuclear debris were associated with clusters of Gram-negative bacilli. Additionally, there were aberrant organism forms that were larger than bacilli and appeared as basophilic globular bodies. Immunohistochemical examination showed that the bacilli and globular bodies were strongly positive for Y. pseudotuberculosis O4 antigen. The globular bodies were considered a shape-changed form of Y. pseudotuberculosis, and these morphologically abnormal bacteria could present a diagnostic challenge.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Comparison of primer sets for T-cell clonality testing in canine intestinal lymphoma

Clonality testing based on polymerase chain reaction is an important tool for diagnosis of lymphoproliferative diseases. Many primers have been designed and used for canine clonality testing. Canine intestinal lymphoma is usually diagnosed pathologically by examination of excised intestinal or endoscopic biopsy tissues, and clonality testing is sometimes used to support the pathological diagnosis if this examination is inconclusive. In the present study, the sensitivity of each previously published primer set for clonality testing was examined by using formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded sections from 39 cases pathologically diagnosed as canine intestinal lymphoma (large-cell type). All 39 cases were immunohistochemically positive for cluster of differentiation (CD)3. Thirty-two out of the 39 cases showed clonality in the T-cell receptor gamma (TRG) with at least 1 of the tested primers. The primer set with the highest sensitivity detected all 32 cases with TRG clonality, with a sensitivity of 82.1%. These results provide useful evidence for the selection of primer sets for clonality testing of canine intestinal lymphoma.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Bovine tuberculosis in an Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea) in the Republic of Korea

Bovine tuberculosis caused by Mycobacterium bovis has a wide range of hosts including cattle and humans, but its incidence in otters is very rare. Our report describes a case of bovine tuberculosis in an Asian small-clawed otter (Aonyx cinerea). A deceased female otter ~2–3 years of age that was raised in an aquarium was submitted to the Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency (Anyang, Republic of Korea) for autopsy in June 2013. Following gross pathological examination, many white nodules were observed in the lungs and mesentery. The nodules showed central necrosis infiltrated with lymphocytes and macrophages and surrounded by fibrous tissue. Acid-fast bacteria were detected in the necrotic foci, but no fungi were observed. Molecular analysis led to the detection of M. bovis, which is identified in otters in some European countries such as Spain and France.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Cervical chordoma in a domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) with pulmonary metastasis

A 4-year-old, male neutered domestic ferret (Mustela putorius furo) was evaluated for a mass in the left cervical region. The owner elected humane euthanasia, and an autopsy was performed, revealing a neoplasm with infiltration into the left cranial articular fovea of the atlas and cervical vertebrae, with regional compression of the spinal cord. Histologic evaluation was consistent with cervical chordoma. At autopsy, a left cranial lung lobe nodule was observed. Additional sectioning and histologic evaluation revealed multiple foci of metastatic chordoma at this site. A small focus of micrometastasis was also detected in a section from the right lung lobes. Chordoma is the most common musculoskeletal neoplasm of ferrets, arising from remnant fetal notochord. To our knowledge, pulmonary chordoma metastasis has not been previously reported in the ferret. This case demonstrates the potential for visceral metastasis of chordoma in the ferret, as has been reported in other species.

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September 24, 2015 at 10:05PM Book Review: Arresting Contagion: Science, Policy, and Conflicts Over Animal Disease Control

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Yeast-Filled Fibers Could Treat Polluted Wastewater

Bioremediation: Yeast embedded in electrospun polymer fibers could break down phenols in the wastewater from olive oil production

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Potential Soft Drink Additives Could Protect Teeth

Food Science: Polyelectrolytes could shield enamel from acidic beverages

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Potential Soft Drink Additives Could Protect Teeth

Food Science: Polyelectrolytes could shield enamel from acidic beverages

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September 23, 2015 at 06:00AM The Benefits and Risks of Pain Relievers: Q & A on NSAIDs with Sharon Hertz, M.D.

Questions and answers about the benefits and risks of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs)

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September 24, 2015 at 04:20PM Tastee Apple, Inc., Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Plain Caramel Apples

Tastee Apple, Inc., www.tasteeapple.com, issues allergy alert on undeclared peanuts in 3-ounce packages of Tastee Apples Plain Caramel Apples because they may contain undeclared peanuts. People who have allergies to peanuts run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

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September 24, 2015 at 03:53PM Greencore, USA - Rhode Island, Issues Allergy Alert Due to the Potential for Undeclared Almonds in Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola Parfaits Sold in 266 Locations in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, New York, Connecticut, Vermont and Maine

Greencore, USA Inc. North Kingston, Rhode Island, is voluntarily recalling approximately 379 pounds (997 individual parfaits) of Evolution Fresh Nonfat Greek Yogurt with Strawberry and Granola parfaits because the product may contain undeclared almonds. People who have an allergy or sensitivity to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Small Molecule Tames Gut Pathogen C. Difficile Rather Than Killing It

Drug Discovery: Mouse experiments show that compound inactivates toxin produced by bacteria responsible for stubborn hospital-acquired infections

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Chemical Modification Is Best Ever At Strengthening And Stabilizing Collagen

Biomaterials: Changing glycine to aza-glycine in the protein’s backbone enhances hydrogen bonding, improving the material’s properties

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Bendable Breath Sensor Detects Ovarian Cancer

Nanomedicine: Gold nanoparticles on a flexible film bind to ovarian cancer’s telltale volatiles

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September 22, 2015 at 04:02PM "I and love and you" Expands Voluntary Recall of Beef Gullet Strips Due to Possible Health Risk

NatPets LLC, d/b/a "I and love and you," of Boulder, CO (the "Company"), is expanding its voluntary recall of cow-boom! strips - beef gullet because the product has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella.

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September 22, 2015 at 12:03PM ATBC 2016 - 53th Annual Meeting of the Association for Tropical Biology and Conservation

Coorganisé par le Cirad.
Appel à communication en cours jusqu'au : 1/11/15

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September 21, 2015 at 11:33PM Picnic Gourmet Spreads Issues Recall for Potential Health Risks

Out of an abundance of caution, Picnic Gourmet Spreads is issuing a recall on their yogurt cheese spreads. These spreads could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

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September 21, 2015 at 05:30PM Climate | Selectively logged amazon forests recover their carbon stock in 20 years

Selectively logged tropical Amazonian forest can recover their carbon stocks within a cutting cycle of 20 to 30 years, according to a new study published in the journal Current Biology on September 21st. The findings show that sustainably logged tropical forests continue to play a key role in global carbon sequestration, with important implications for global climate. This study demonstrates that under current timber harvesting intensities, Amazon forests logged with reduced impact logging techniques shall recover their initial carbon stock in 7 to 21 years. “This is fast compared to the recovery time of commercial volumes that can take up to a century or even more to go back to pre-logging stocks. ” says Ervan Rutishauser consultant in Cirad and the first author of this study.

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September 21, 2015 at 05:30PM Climat | 20 ans suffisent pour que les forêts d’Amazonie reconstituent leur stock de carbone

Une étude, publiée dans la revue Current Biology le 21 septembre, révèle que les forêts amazoniennes sont capables de retrouver leur stock de carbone initial en 7 à 21 ans lorsqu’elles sont exploitées selon des techniques minimisant l’impact environnemental. Ce résultat montre que les forêts durablement exploitées jouent un rôle fondamental dans le stockage de carbone et donc dans la lutte contre le changement climatique. Il montre également que la durée de cycle de rotation de 20 à 30 ans, imposée par les lois forestières en Amazonie en parallèle d’une exploitation sélective, est suffisante pour la reconstitution des stocks carbonés.

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Worms With A TiO2 Diet Spin Superstrong Silk

Materials Science: Insects incorporate nanoparticles into fiber, making it stronger and more resistant to UV radiation

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Chemical Fountain Of Youth Explained

Health And Nutrition: Scientists uncover mechanism of how steroidal compounds in apples and green tomatoes relieve age-related muscle atrophy

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New Polymer Coat Gives Protein Immunity

Biotechnology: Zwitterionic polymer may reduce immunogenicity and improve stability of biotherapeutics

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Designed Enzyme On Par With The Natives

Enzymology: Enhancing electron transfer by modified myoglobin gives a synthetic enzyme bio-like activity

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Aromatic Approach To (+)-Batzelladine B

Natural Product Synthesis: By using pyrrole-based starting materials, chemists develop a streamlined strategy for anti-HIV alkaloid’s synthesis

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Study Paints New Portrait Of Cell’s Response To Stress

Cell Biology: Protein aggregates formed during heat shock aren’t necessarily a death sentence

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Chemical Communication Under The Sea

Study showing how a sea slug chemically sniffs out its seaweed prey highlights the emerging field of marine chemical ecology

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Elephant Seals Molt Accumulated Mercury Into The Ocean

Environment: Methylmercury that accumulates in the marine creatures’ hair causes spikes of the neurotoxin near breeding ground

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Chemical Communication Under The Sea

Study showing how a sea slug chemically sniffs out its seaweed prey highlights the emerging field of marine chemical ecology

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A Renaissance For NMRs, Big And Small

Some nuclear magnetic resonance instruments shrink, even as the more complex ones get larger

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Printed Polysaccharide Stabilizes Paper Diagnostic Tool

Biosensors: Researchers add pullulan to their printing ink and produce a paper assay for lactate dehydrogenase with a dramatically improved shelf life

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Printed Polysaccharide Stabilizes Paper Diagnostic Tool

Biosensors: Researchers add pullulan to their printing ink and produce a paper assay for lactate dehydrogenase with a dramatically improved shelf life

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September 18, 2015 at 02:50PM FDA, USDA, and CDC Holding Public Meeting on On-Farm Antimicrobial Use Data Collection

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration continues to accept registration for a joint public meeting with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on plans to collect data on antibiotic use in food-producing animals.

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September 18, 2015 at 12:09PM EDEN-EDENext: The impact of a decade (2004-2015) of research on vector-borne diseases

C’est un projet monumental: 80 équipes scientifiques issues de 58 organisations partenaires, dans 23 pays européens, méditerranéens et d’Afrique de l’Ouest, ont planché durant 10 ans sur les liens entre les changements environnementaux et la transmission des maladies. Deux projets, EDEN et EDENext, coordonnés par le Cirad, se sont en réalité succédés dans l’intervalle. L’ouvrage The impact of a decade (2004-2015) of research on vector-borne diseases fait le tour des principaux résultats et impacts de ces projets, à la fois en termes scientifiques et académiques.

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September 17, 2015 at 09:30PM Butala Emporium, Inc. Recalls Eleven Ayurvedic Dietary Supplements Because of Elevated Levels of Lead and Mercury

Butala Emporium, Inc of Jackson Heights, NY, is voluntarily recalling eleven Ayurvedic (dietary) supplements (listed below) because the products were found to contain elevated lead and mercury levels which may cause health problems to consumers, particularly infants, small children, pregnant women, and those with underlying kidney disorders if consumed.The concentration of lead exceeds the recommended daily lead exposure for children less than 6 years of age and women of childbearing age and would likely be injurious to health. 

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September 17, 2015 at 01:54PM Engerix-B

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September 17, 2015 at 03:48PM Karoun Dairies, Inc. Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall of Various Cheeses Because of Possible Health Risk

Today Karoun Dairies, Inc. announced that it is voluntarily recalling a variety of cheeses it distributes due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. To date, no product has tested positive for Listeria but in view of the association with listeriosis cases Karoun Dairies Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall in the interest of protecting public health.

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Electron Diffraction Technique Reveals Structure Of Vanishingly Small Protein Crystals

Biología Estructural: La técnica microED aporta nueva información sobre agregados de la enfermedad de Párkinson

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September 11, 2015 at 02:14PM Biogas and water recycling help make cassava starch production sustainable

The cassava starch industry is booming. However, most producing countries use inefficient techniques, which means excessive energy and water consumption and a significant environmental impact. To minimize that impact, researchers from CIRAD and their partners compared three commonly used processing techniques and came up with efficient, sustainable technical solutions. Those solutions include producing biogas from effluent so as to reduce and even replace fossil fuel consumption. Recycling and re-using water also saves on resources.

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September 16, 2015 at 05:29PM Some taurine breeds are extremely tolerant of African animal trypanosomosis

African animal trypanosomosis is an obstacle to the development of cattle rearing in teste fly-infested zones. However, not all cattle breeds have the same degree of susceptibility to the disease. Some West African breeds are even tolerant. Little use has yet been made of this diversity in breeding programmes, for want of data on its molecular and evolutionary origin. CIRAD, working with CIRDES, launched a wide-ranging study to analyse the response to infection of five West African breeds. Its conclusions have shown that shorthorn taurine breeds are remarkably tolerant of trypanosomosis.

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Making Glycoconjugate Vaccines More Uniform And Effective

Immunology: Study demonstrates that vaccine efficacy depends on amino acid site where researchers attach sugar antigens to carrier protein

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Ytterbium Gets A New Atomic Weight

Periodic Table: IUPAC lowers the element’s vital stat

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Determining The Estrogenic Activity Of BPA Replacements

Toxicology: Computer model identifies 11 bisphenol A substitutes predicted to have similar ability to bind to estrogen receptors

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September 16, 2015 at 05:29PM Des races bovines extrêmement tolérantes à la trypanosomose animale africaine

La trypanosomose animale africaine est un frein au développement de l’élevage bovin dans les zones infestées de tsé-tsé. Toutes les races bovines n’ont cependant pas la même sensibilité à la maladie. Certaines races ouest-africaines y sont même tolérantes. Une diversité encore peu exploitée dans les programmes de sélection faute de données sur son origine moléculaire et évolutive. Le Cirad, en collaboration avec le Cirdes, a lancé une expérimentation de grande envergure pour analyser la réponse à l’infection de cinq races ouest-africaines. Ses conclusions prouvent que les taurins à courtes cornes sont remarquablement tolérants à la trypanosomose.

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September 16, 2015 Iowa Select Herbs, LLC Issues a Nationwide Recall of Its Products Pursuant to Consent Decree Issued by the Federal Court for the Northern District of Iowa

Iowa Select Herbs, LLC (the "Company") is conducting a consumer recall for inventory sold between January 1, 2015 and August 17, 2015 pursuant to a Consent Decree issued by the federal court for the Northern District of Iowa. The Consent Decree was issued because the Company manufactured and distributed unapproved new drugs, misbranded drugs, misbranded dietary supplements, and dietary supplements not manufactured in compliance with the current Good Manufacturing Practice regulations for Dietary Supplements, and therefore adulterated.

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September 15, 2015 at 11:59PM Potential Health Hazard: Recalled Snack Fresh Brand Red Apple Slices May Have Been Distributed To Florida's Palm Beach County School District

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Penn. has been informed by one of its customers that some of the Snack Fresh brand, 2 oz. bagged red apple slices with Best-if-Used-by date 09/21/15 and production date 310815 that was voluntarily recalled on Wednesday, September 9 due to the potential of being contaminated with listeria monocytogenes may have been distributed to schools in Florida’s Palm Beach County School District (product photo is available at http://ift.tt/1UGKWpP). Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems.

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September 15, 2015 at 12:15AM Limited Precautionary Recall of 5 oz organicgirl Baby Spinach Announced

organicgirl Produce is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 5 oz. organicgirl Baby Spinach with a Use-by Date of September 13 and Product Code B030298-001B08S due to test results indicating the presence of trace levels of the naturally-occurring element cadmium. The recall includes 1,290 cases distributed primarily to Western and Midwestern states.

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Modified Tobacco Plant Helps Make The Anticancer Drug Etoposide

Plant Biology: Researchers identify enzymes needed for plant to pump out drug precursor

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Blocking And Tackling Inoperable Brain Tumors

Cancer Research: Protein inhibitor prevents motor protein implicated in the formation of glioblastomas from taking off

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Microbiome Blamed For Chemo Side Effect

Drug Metabolites: Gut bacteria convert an anticancer drug to diarrhea-causing toxic molecules

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Biomimetic Route Delivers Epicolactone

Organic Synthesis: Study of biosynthetic pathway inspires unusually efficient synthesis of a fungal natural product

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Multiple Creatures Share Cardiac Poison Protection

Chemical Ecology: Animals from insects to mammals independently evolved a similar defense strategy against cardiac glycosides, including the toxin in foxglove

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What Makes Truffles So Enticing, And Are Foodies Unwittingly Enjoying Synthetic Scents?

Dug up from the earth, these fungal treats are prized for their heady aroma

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Nucleosynthesis Has A Ring To It

Astrophysics: Stellar reaction details revealed by circulating ions in an accelerator ring

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September 12, 2015 at 04:31PM Custom Prodouce Sales Voluntarily Recalls Fat Boy Brand® and Unlabeled Cucumbers Because of Possible Health Risk

Custom Produce Sales (“Custom Produce”) of Parlier, California is voluntarily recalling all cucumbers sold under the Fat Boy® label starting August 1, 2015 because they may be contaminated with Salmonella and are covered by an ongoing recall. No other Fat Boy® products are covered by this recall.

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Plant Used In Traditional Mayan Medicine Holds Potential Leishmaniasis Treatment

Drug Discovery: Researchers synthesize a natural product with activity against visceral leishmaniasis

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Polymer Coating Interrupts Bacterial Conversations

Biomaterials: Porous coating secretes a peptide that inhibits quorum sensing, thwarting bacterial cell-to-cell communication

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September 11, 2015 at 02:14PM Biogaz et eau recyclée concourent à une production durable d'amidon de manioc

L’industrie de l’amidon de manioc est en plein essor. Mais la plupart des pays producteurs opèrent selon des techniques peu performantes, d’où une consommation excessive d’énergie et d’eau, et un fort impact environnemental. Pour minimiser cet impact, les chercheurs du Cirad et leurs partenaires ont comparé trois procédés de transformation couramment utilisés et identifié des solutions techniques performantes et durables. Parmi ces dernières, produire du biogaz à partir des eaux usées peut réduire, voire remplacer la consommation de carburants fossiles. Egalement, recycler et réutiliser l'eau employée permettent d'économiser la ressource.

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September 11, 2015 at 01:05AM Appeeling Fruit Inc. Voluntarily Recalls Limited Production Of

Appeeling Fruit Inc. in Dauberville, Penn. is voluntarily recalling a limited number of consumer packages of fresh sliced apples with Best-if-Used-by dates of 09/14/15 and 09/21/15, due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.

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September 10, 2015 at 09:39PM Anhing Corporation Announces Recall of ABC Shaped Cookies Banh Chu

It was confirmed on 09/10/15 that Anhing Corporation issued a press release for their recall of ABC Cookies Banh Chu due to elevated levels of lead since serving size was not accurate on the label (please see email below). The firm’s press release was sent to a AP on 08/14/15. Further label review conducted by the firm also showed the following additional labeling errors; not declaring flour as wheat flour and label stating vegetable oil as ingredient when it is actually highly refined coconut oil.

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Prehistoric Pigments Found In Fossilized Feathers

Paleochemistry: Analytical methods confirm Mesozoic melanin survived in dinosaur remains

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