Isotope Ratios Clarify Moon’s Origin

Space Science: Analysis of oxygen isotopes points to a mixing of water and rocky melt between nascent Earth and the planetary body Theia when they collided to form our satellite

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Van Gogh’s Fading Colors Inspire Scientific Inquiry

Lessons learned from the chemical breakdown of pigments in the Post-Impressionist’s masterpieces

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Estimating The Environmental Impact Of Southern California’s Great Methane Leak

Climate Science: At its peak, the leak had emissions with a global warming potential equivalent to the daily CO₂ given off by 7 million cars

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How One Entrepreneur Is Making Rotary Evaporators Cool Again

Start-up firm Ecodyst is debuting a condenser that it promises will save money, water, and the cost of dry ice


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How Chemistry Is Helping Defeat Fuel Fraud

Novel detection systems for laundered diesel and gasoline succeed where dyes alone are failing

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Waveguide Sends Light Deep Into Tissue

Photonics: After medical use, polymeric optical device can be left to biodegrade

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Big Animals Poop Out, Study Of Daring Doo

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For Zika-Threatened People, Vaccines May Not Come Soon Enough - Bloomberg

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For Zika-Threatened People, Vaccines May Not Come Soon Enough Bloomberg Even if the world's largest drugmakers were to mobilize as fast as they could, and even if the science were straightforward, it's unlikely a Zika vaccine could be developed quickly enough to address the expanding outbreak of the mosquito-borne virus ... What The Ebola Crisis Can Teach Us About Responding To The Zika OutbreakHuffington Post Zika virus infects more than 2100 pregnant Colombian womenCBS News Did Brazil, global health agencies fumble Zika response?Reuters ABC News -Voice of America -USA TODAY all 12,579 news articles »

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An unfolding crisis and uncertainty: Did global health agencies react late to Zika threat? - Times of Oman

An unfolding crisis and uncertainty: Did global health agencies react late to Zika threat? Times of Oman Rio de Janeiro: Last January, long lines formed outside health clinics in Recife, a city in Brazil's northeast hit hard in recent years by outbreaks of dengue, a painful tropical disease. Doctors were on guard because federal health officials and the ... and more »

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INSIGHT-Did Brazil, global health agencies fumble Zika response? - Reuters

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INSIGHT-Did Brazil, global health agencies fumble Zika response? Reuters Rio de Janeiro Jan 30 Last January, long lines formed outside health clinics in Recife, a city in Brazil's northeast hit hard in recent years by outbreaks of dengue, a painful tropical disease. Doctors were on guard because federal health officials and ... Health Rankings & AdviceU.S. News & World Report Asian countries urge sick travelers to report Zika symptomsMiami Herald all 11,727 news articles »

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January 30, 2016 at 03:19AM Garden of Life, LLC Recalls Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Products Because of Possible Health Risk

Garden of Life LLC is voluntarily withdrawing a limited quantity of its Raw Meal Organic Shake & Meal Chocolate, Original, Vanilla and Vanilla Chai because they have the potential to contain Salmonella Virchow. Even though Garden of Life routinely performs pathogen testing on every finished good lot to ensure safety and no product has ever tested positive for the presence of Salmonella, the company felt it was in the public’s best interest to take this voluntary action.

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Chemists Nudge Molecule To React Then Watch Bonds Break And Form

Microscopía: Usando STM y AFM, investigadores inician y visualizan una reacción química a nivel atómico.

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January 29, 2016 at 04:11PM FDA Issues Warning Letters to Manufacturers of Unapproved Levothyroxine Drugs for Hypothyroidism in Dogs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has issued warning letters to six manufacturers of unapproved levothyroxine sodium drugs for hypothyroidism in dogs.

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January 28, 2016 at 06:32PM Cultural diversity among farmers has shaped sorghum biological diversity

Researchers from CIRAD and their partners from KALRO have discovered that the social relations between farmers play a central role in the dynamics of the diversity of sorghum grown on the slopes of Mount Kenya. By influencing seed exchanges, social structure shapes local agro-biodiversity. This work has major implications in terms of agricultural genetic resource conservation.

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January 28, 2016 at 05:57PM Tree functional traits have consistent effects on competition in all the world's forests

Un unprecedented study involving researchers from CIRAD recently demonstrated that wood density, specific leaf area and the maximum height of the trees that make up a forest could be used to predict the intensity of competition between species. This work, published in the journal Nature, helps explain the dynamics at play in forests the world over.

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The Latest: Venezuela Says 4700 Suspected Zika Cases - New York Times

The Latest: Venezuela Says 4700 Suspected Zika Cases New York Times GENEVA — The Latest on the Zika virus that is spreading through Latin America (all times local): 9:50 p.m.. Venezuela authorities have broken their silence on the outbreak of Zika in the South American country, and they're pledging to mount a public ... and more »

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Wearable Device Analyzes Sweat To Monitor User’s Health

Biomarkers: New head-, wrist-, and armbands go beyond Fitbits by detecting levels of glucose, lactate, sodium, and potassium in sweat

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Wearable Device Analyzes Sweat To Monitor User’s Health

Biomarkers: New wrist- and armbands go beyond Fitbits by detecting levels of glucose, lactate, sodium, and potassium in sweat

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January 28, 2016 at 06:32PM La diversité culturelle des agriculteurs façonne la diversité biologique du sorgho

Les chercheurs du Cirad et leurs partenaires du KALRO ont découvert que les relations sociales entre agriculteurs jouent un rôle central dans les dynamiques de la diversité du sorgho cultivé sur les pentes du Mont Kenya. L’organisation sociale, en influençant les échanges de semences, façonne l'agrobiodiversité locale. Ces travaux ont d'importantes implications en termes de conservation des ressources génétiques agricoles.

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January 28, 2016 at 05:57PM Les traits fonctionnels des arbres expliquent la compétition dans toutes les forêts du globe

Une étude sans précédent à laquelle ont participé des chercheurs du Cirad a montré que la densité du bois, la surface foliaire spécifique et la hauteur maximale des arbres qui composent une forêt peuvent être utilisées pour prédire l’intensité de la compétition entre espèces. Ces travaux, publiés dans la revue Nature, permettent de rendre compte des dynamiques de toutes les forêts de la planète.

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January 28, 2016 at 02:18PM House of Flavors Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Pecans in Purple Cow Cookie Butter Ice Cream

House of Flavors, Inc. is voluntarily recalling a small batch of 8 oz. cups of Purple Cow Limited Edition Cookie Butter Ice Cream, sold at Meijer stores, that contain Purple Cow Butter Pecan Ice Cream with a Purple Cow Butter Pecan lid. Consumers who may have a severe allergy or sensitivity to nuts run the risk of potentially life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

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The Latest: WHO Responding to Fears Over Zika - New York Times

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The Latest: WHO Responding to Fears Over Zika New York Times GENEVA — The Latest on the Zika virus that is spreading through Latin America (all times local): 2:20 p.m.. The World Health Organization has called Thursday's special session on Zika in part to convey its concern about an otherwise mild illness that ... The latest: Latin America, Caribbean leaders talk about ZikaFox News Zika Virus Outbreak: WHO Chief Convenes Emergency Committee MeetingNBCNews.com What Zika And The Flint Water Crisis Have In CommonForbes Washington Post -WIRED -Huffington Post all 6,658 news articles »

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January 28, 2016 at 12:13AM Figi's Issues Recall Alert on Mislabeled Marzipan

Figi's Companies, Inc. of Marshfield, WI is recalling 8 ounce packages of "Classic Marzipan" because the ingredients are not properly labeled and the product contains undeclared almonds. People who have allergies to almonds run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM E. P. Pope Memorial Award to Dr. Jeremiah T. Saliki

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Development and validation of a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for the measurement of total plasma immunoglobulins in healthy loggerhead sea (Caretta caretta) and green turtles (Chelonia mydas)

The quantification of circulating plasma immunoglobulins represents a valuable diagnostic tool in human and veterinary immunology, although its application is very limited in reptile medicine to date. The objectives of our study were the development and standardization of a competitive enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (cELISA) for the measurement of total plasma immunoglobulins (Igs; both IgM and IgY) in loggerhead sea turtles (LST; Caretta caretta; n = 254) and green turtles (GT; Chelonia mydas; n = 111), the establishment of reference intervals for Ig for both species, and the examination of associations between Ig and total protein (TP), condition index, and water temperature. The cELISA for Ig was successfully developed and optimized. Reference intervals for Ig were 0.38–0.94 g/dL in LST (median: 0.59 g/dL; range: 0.16–2.15 g/dL) and 0.40–0.85 g/dL in GT (median: 0.58 g/dL; range: 0.18–1.80 g/dL). In LST, there were positive linear relationships of Ig with TP, and TP with Ig and condition index, and a negative relationship of Ig with condition index. The positive linear relationships of Ig with TP, and TP with Ig were also identified in GT. These positive associations of Ig and TP were expected, as Ig represents fractions of TP, and TP reportedly increases with straight carapace length and weight. The negative association of Ig with condition index may indicate potential biological variations. The cELISA and reference intervals for total Ig of LST and GT presented herein have the potential to be useful as a diagnostic and research tool for sea turtle immunology.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Examining factors that may influence accurate measurement of testosterone in sea turtles

Differences in reported testosterone concentrations in male sea turtle blood samples are common in the veterinary literature, but may be accounted for by differences in sample handling and processing prior to assay. Therefore, our study was performed to determine best practices for testosterone analysis in male sea turtles (Caretta caretta and Chelonia mydas). Blood samples were collected into 5 collection tube types, and assay validation and measured testosterone concentrations were compared across different sample storage (fresh, refrigerated 1 week, or frozen), extraction (unextracted or ether-extracted), and processing treatment (untreated, homogenized, or dissociation reagent) conditions. Ether-extracted and dissociation reagent–treated samples validated in all conditions tested and are recommended for use, as unextracted samples validated only if assayed fresh. Dissociation reagent treatment was simpler to perform than ether extraction and resulted in total testosterone concentrations ~2.7–3.5 times greater than free testosterone measured in ether-extracted samples. Sample homogenization did not affect measured testosterone concentrations, and could be used to increase volume in gelled samples. An annual seasonal testosterone increase was observed in both species when ether extraction or dissociation reagent treatment was used. Annual deslorelin implant treatments in a Chelonia mydas male resulted in suppression of seasonal testosterone following the fourth treatment. Seasonal testosterone patterns resumed following discontinuation of deslorelin. Comparison of in-house and commercially available enzyme immunoassay kits revealed similar patterns of seasonal testosterone increases and deslorelin-induced suppression. Our study highlights the importance of methodological validation and provides laboratorians with best practices for testosterone enzyme immunoassay in sea turtles.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Evaluation of two real-time polymerase chain reaction assays for Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) to assess PEDV transmission in growing pigs

In April 2013, a Porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) epidemic began in the United States. As part of the response, real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) assays to detect PEDV were developed by several veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Our study evaluated RT-PCR PEDV assays that detect the N gene (gN) and S gene (gS) for their ability to detect PEDV infection and the transmission potential of pigs experimentally exposed to PEDV. Detection limits and quantification cycle (Cq) values of real-time RT-PCR were assayed for PEDV samples and positive controls for both gN and gS. The limit of detection for the gN assay was 10^–6 (mean Cq: 39.82 ± 0.30) and 10^–5 (mean Cq: 39.39 ± 0.72) for the gS assay with PEDV strain USA/Colorado/2013. Following recommended guidelines, rectal swabs (n = 1,064) were tested; 354 samples were positive by gN assay and 349 samples were positive by gS assay (Cq ≤ 34.99), 710 samples were negative by gN assay and 715 were negative by gS assay (Cq > 34.99) of which 355 and 344 were "undetermined" (i.e., undetected within a threshold of 40 RT-PCR cycles, by gN and gS assays, respectively). The coefficient of variation (intra-assay variation) ranged from 0.00% to 2.65% and interassay variation had an average of 2.75%. PEDV could be detected in rectal swabs from all pigs for ~2 weeks postinfection at which time the prevalence began to decrease until all pigs were RT-PCR negative by 5 weeks postinfection. Our study demonstrated that RT-PCR assays functioned well to detect PEDV and that the gN assay was slightly better.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Quantification of bovine immunoglobulin G using transmission and attenuated total reflectance infrared spectroscopy

In this study, we evaluated and compared the performance of transmission and attenuated total reflectance (ATR) infrared (IR) spectroscopic methods (in combination with quantification algorithms previously developed using partial least squares regression) for the rapid measurement of bovine serum immunoglobulin G (IgG) concentration, and detection of failure of transfer of passive immunity (FTPI) in dairy calves. Serum samples (n = 200) were collected from Holstein calves 1–11 days of age. Serum IgG concentrations were measured by the reference method of radial immunodiffusion (RID) assay, transmission IR (TIR) and ATR-IR spectroscopy-based assays. The mean IgG concentration measured by RID was 17.22 g/L (SD ±9.60). The mean IgG concentrations predicted by TIR and ATR-IR spectroscopy methods were 15.60 g/L (SD ±8.15) and 15.94 g/L (SD ±8.66), respectively. RID IgG concentrations were positively correlated with IgG levels predicted by TIR (r = 0.94) and ATR-IR (r = 0.92). The correlation between 2 IR spectroscopic methods was 0.94. Using an IgG concentration <10 g/L as the cut-point for FTPI cases, the overall agreement between TIR and ATR-IR methods was 94%, with a corresponding kappa value of 0.84. The sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value, negative predictive value, and accuracy for identifying FTPI by TIR were 0.87, 0.97, 0.91, 0.95, and 0.94, respectively. Corresponding values for ATR-IR were 0.87, 0.95, 0.86, 0.95, and 0.93, respectively. Both TIR and ATR-IR spectroscopic approaches can be used for rapid quantification of IgG level in neonatal bovine serum and for diagnosis of FTPI in dairy calves.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Evaluation of an in-practice wet-chemistry analyzer using canine and feline serum samples

A wet-chemistry biochemical analyzer was assessed for in-practice veterinary use. Its small size may mean a cost-effective method for low-throughput in-house biochemical analyses for first-opinion practice. The objectives of our study were to determine imprecision, total observed error, and acceptability of the analyzer for measurement of common canine and feline serum analytes, and to compare clinical sample results to those from a commercial reference analyzer. Imprecision was determined by within- and between-run repeatability for canine and feline pooled samples, and manufacturer-supplied quality control material (QCM). Total observed error (TE_obs) was determined for pooled samples and QCM. Performance was assessed for canine and feline pooled samples by sigma metric determination. Agreement and errors between the in-practice and reference analyzers were determined for canine and feline clinical samples by Bland–Altman and Deming regression analyses. Within- and between-run precision was high for most analytes, and TE_obs(%) was mostly lower than total allowable error. Performance based on sigma metrics was good ( > 4) for many analytes and marginal ( > 3) for most of the remainder. Correlation between the analyzers was very high for most canine analytes and high for most feline analytes. Between-analyzer bias was generally attributed to high constant error. The in-practice analyzer showed good overall performance, with only calcium and phosphate analyses identified as significantly problematic. Agreement for most analytes was insufficient for transposition of reference intervals, and we recommend that in-practice–specific reference intervals be established in the laboratory.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Characterization of field strains of infectious laryngotracheitis virus in China by restriction fragment length polymorphism and sequence analysis

Nineteen strains of infectious laryngotracheitis virus (ILTV; Gallid herpesvirus 1) were isolated from dead or diseased birds in chicken flocks from different areas of China between 2010 and 2014 and used to investigate ILTV epidemiology. These strains were characterized using polymerase chain reaction–restriction fragment length polymorphism (PCR-RFLP) patterns and sequence analysis of the thymidine kinase (TK) gene. PCR-RFLP analysis showed that the TK gene generated 2 patterns when digested with restriction endonuclease enzymes. Pattern A corresponded to 2 virulent field strains, while pattern B was characteristic of 2 virulent field strains, 15 low pathogenicity field strains, and all vaccine strains. Sequence analysis of the TK gene indicated that the messenger RNA polyadenylation signals could be identified in some isolates where amino acid 252 was threonine, and in those with methionine at that position. The present study has demonstrated that most of the outbreaks of ILT in China were caused either by low virulence strains or by vaccine-related strains, and also emphasizes the importance of reinforcing ILTV surveillance in both vaccinated and nonvaccinated flocks.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM The diagnostic performance of an antibody enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay using serum and colostrum to determine the disease status of a Jersey dairy herd infected with Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis

Colostrum may have the ability to improve the diagnostic accuracy of some tests when compared to serum for important livestock diseases because of the high concentrations of immunoglobulins present within this sample type. The ELISA for Johne’s disease is one such test, as it suffers from low sensitivity when testing serum samples collected during the subclinical stage of infection. Blood and colostrum samples were collected from 34 Jersey dairy cows and tested for antibodies against Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) by ELISA. Fecal samples were also collected and tested by a high-throughput Johne’s polymerase chain reaction (HT-J PCR) assay and fecal culture (FC), with the latter being used as the reference test. A receiver operating characteristic (ROC) analysis was performed, and the area under the curve (AUC) was calculated. The HT-J PCR and FC results were also compared. Of the 34 cows in this study, 4 had FC results consistent with MAP infection. The HT-J PCR did not identify any FC-positive cows. Using a 1:20 dilution and sample-to-positive (S/P) ratio cutoff threshold of 0.15, the relative sensitivity values of both serum (AUC 0. 56) and colostrum (AUC 0.63) were 0%. With lower sample dilutions, the relative sensitivity values of serum were 0% (1:2, AUC 0.62; 1:5, AUC 0.55); however, the relative sensitivity value of colostrum was 75% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 19–99%) at a dilution of 1:5, S/P ratio cutoff threshold of 0.15, and AUC of 0.73 (95% CI: 0.55–0.87). The testing of colostrum samples for MAP-specific antibodies by ELISA may provide improved identification of animals in the early stages of infection with MAP when compared with serum samples.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Neurologic amebiasis caused by Balamuthia mandrillaris in an Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus)

A 4–5-month-old intact male Indian flying fox (Pteropus giganteus) was presented to the Baton Rouge Zoo’s veterinary hospital with an acute onset of obtundation that was diagnosed with amebic encephalitis. Histologic examination revealed numerous amebic trophozoites within necrotic foci, affecting the occipital cerebrum and surrounding the mesencephalic aqueduct. The etiologic agent, Balamuthia mandrillaris, was determined by multiplex quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction, immunohistochemistry, and indirect fluorescent antibody test. The current report documented a case of amebic encephalitis within the order Chiroptera.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Evidence of zoonotic Poxviridae coinfections in clinically diagnosed papillomas using a newly developed mini-array test

Our study describes a newly developed mini-array test for the rapid detection of poxviruses in animals and humans. The method is based on detection that combines target nucleic acid amplification by polymerase chain reaction and specific hybridization, using enzyme-linked antibodies, allowing identification of zoonotic orthopoxviruses and parapoxviruses in animal and human biological samples. With 100% specificity, the test rules out the possibility of cross-reactions with viral agents causing look-alike diseases. The assay was employed in the field to investigate the causes of several outbreaks of a malignant proliferative skin disease that affected domestic ruminants in Sicily during 2011–2014. Due to specific aspects of the lesions, the animals were clinically diagnosed with papillomatosis. The mini-array test allowed the identification of coinfections caused by more than 1 viral species belonging to the Parapoxvirus and Orthopoxvirus genera, either in goats or in cattle. Our study suggests that the so-called "papillomatosis" can be the result of multiple infections with epitheliotropic viruses, including zoonotic poxviruses that cannot be properly identified with classical diagnostic techniques.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Enteric listeriosis in grazing steers supplemented with spoiled silage

An outbreak of enteric listeriosis in steers that were fed spoiled silage is reported. The outbreak started 2 days after ~200 animals in a single paddock were given a supplement of spoiled silage. Forty animals (20%) were affected, and 13 (6.5%) died over a period of 10 days. Affected animals were recumbent, depressed, and had diarrhea with mucus and fibrin. Gross and microscopic findings in 3 animals that were subjected to autopsy included excess peritoneal fluid, congestion and edema of abomasum, suppurative enteritis and colitis, and suppurative mesenteric lymphadenitis. Two strains of Listeria monocytogenes were isolated, one of serotype 1/2c from the gallbladder and one of serotype 1/2b from the spoiled silage. Listeria monocytogenes was detected in the mesenteric lymph nodes and intestinal wall of 1 animal by immunohistochemistry (IHC). Clinical history and signs, gross and microscopic findings, bacterial isolation, and IHC results confirmed a diagnosis of enteric listeriosis. The source of infection was likely the spoiled silage.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM An investigation of selected chemical contaminants in commercial pet foods in Egypt

Our study aimed to identify the levels of various contaminants in both wet and dry commercial pet foods in Egypt. A total of 20 local and imported pet food products (3 samples each) were screened for heavy metals by atomic absorption spectroscopy, for mycotoxins by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay, and for nitrate and nitrite levels by nitrate–nitrite spectrophotometry. Cat food, on average, had greater concentrations of the metals cadmium, chromium, lead, and tin than dog food. Of the investigated metals, only tin concentration exceeded the safe level compared with the standards of the National Research Council and the European Commission for the dog and cat. According to the guidelines of the Association of American Feed Control Officials for canned pet foods, the nitrate and nitrite contents of examined foods greatly exceeded the recommended level. No total aflatoxins were detected in the surveyed samples. None of the samples analyzed had levels above international limits established by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations for ochratoxin, and only 1 sample exceeded the level for aflatoxin B1. Of the 20 samples analyzed for zearalenone, 4 samples had higher levels than the FAO maximum tolerable levels. These results indicate that pet foods marketed in Egypt, especially cat foods, occasionally contain contaminants that could result in adverse effects in pets.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Herpes simplex encephalitis in a captive black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya)

An 18-month-old captive black howler monkey (Alouatta caraya) died after a 3-day history of neurologic signs. Gross findings at autopsy were limited to bloody, yellow, and foul-smelling intestinal contents. Histologically, there was extensive necrotizing meningoencephalitis predominantly in both cerebral hemispheres, and lymphohistiocytic, neutrophilic infiltrate expanded the subarachnoid and Virchow–Robbin space. In the most severely affected regions, neurons contained eosinophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies surrounded by a clear halo and margination of the chromatin. Electron microscopy of the affected cells revealed numerous intranuclear viral particles characteristic of herpesvirus. Immunohistochemically, neurons and glial cells in the affected regions were labeled with a monoclonal antibody against Human herpesvirus 1, and was confirmed by polymerase chain reaction.

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January 28, 2016 at 01:27AM Corrigendum

January 27, 2016 at 02:46PM Heartworm Prevention in Your Pet

Heartworm is difficult to treat but can be prevented with drugs approved by FDA.

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Experts: USA must prepare now for Zika virus - USA TODAY

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Experts: USA must prepare now for Zika virus USA TODAY The U.S. public health officials must prepare now for the inevitable arrival of Zika virus, a mosquito-borne infection that has spread to 21 countries in the Americas and is linked to a surge in birth defects in Brazil, health experts said. The virus ... UPDATE 1-US researchers call for WHO to take rapid action on ZikaReuters Things to know about the mosquito villain in Zika outbreaksWashington Post DR. MANNY: 3 serious dangers of the Zika virusFox News Chron.com -BBC News -ABC News all 4,947 news articles »

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Chemists Nudge Molecule To React Then Watch Bonds Break And Form

Microscopy: Using STM and AFM, researchers trigger and visualize a chemical reaction at atomic level

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Cancer Drug Could Help Binge Drinkers

Neuroscience: Mouse study suggests an enzyme often associated with cancer could be a new target for alcohol abuse

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Cancer Drug Could Help Binge Drinkers

Neuroscience: Mouse study suggests an enzyme often associated with cancer could be a new target for alcohol abuse

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Emergen nuevos detalles sobre la tragedia en un ensayo clínico en Francia

Industria farmacéutica: Se confirma la identidad de los fármacos candidatos, las preguntas siguen centrándose en lo que salió mal

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January 26, 2016 at 12:06PM 1res Rencontres francophones sur les légumineuses

Coorganisées par le Cirad.

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January 25, 2016 at 06:17PM AA USA Trading Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites and Colors in AA Brand Dried Kiwi and Dried Mango

AA USA Trading Inc. of South River, NJ is recalling is recalling both dried kiwi and dried mango products packaged under the AA brand in 8-ounce plastic bags, because they may contain undeclared sulfites and colors. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to sulfites or food colors run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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MRI Patients Flush Gadolinium Into San Francisco Bay

Pollution: Trend points to need to evaluate new wastewater policies and treatment technologies

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A Spiffy Way To Clean NMR Tubes

Lab Techniques: A simple vacuum setup and a little solvent offer a fast, inexpensive way to clean many glass tubes at once

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High-Resolution Mass Spec Of Individual Embryonic Cells

Proteomics: Individual cells from frog embryos have overlapping but widely different proteomes

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Buyer Beware Of 3-D Printer Emissions

Indoor Air Pollution: Particulates and volatile organic compounds could reach harmful levels in office-sized spaces

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How Laser Cooling Is Changing The Ion-Beam Game

Supercold atoms could lead to smaller beams of more atomic flavors for electronics and spectroscopy

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Fog Transports Mercury To Shore, Studies Suggest

Based on work by California-based researchers, a picture is beginning to emerge showing that fog droplets carry the neurotoxin from the ocean to terrestrial ecosystems

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Boosting Immunity To Treat Alzheimer’s

Neuroscience: Inhibiting a protein that restrains immune responses leads to improved memory in mice

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High-Resolution Mass Spec Of Individual Embryonic Cells

Proteomics: Individual cells from frog embryos have overlapping but widely different proteomes

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January 22, 2016 at 09:40PM Dole Fresh Vegetables Announces Voluntary Withdrawal for Salads

Dole Fresh Vegetables, Inc., is temporarily suspending operations at its Springfield, Ohio production facility, and is voluntarily withdrawing from the market all Dole-branded and private label packaged salads processed at that location

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Spruce Cone Material Could Scrub CO2 Emissions

Sustainability: Scientists carbonize spruce cones to create a renewable, nanoporous adsorbent

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January 22, 2016 at 08:07PM Carnivore Meat Company, LLC Voluntarily Issues a Recall for One Lot of Frozen Pet Food

Carnivore Meat Company is recalling a single lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs, due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

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January 22, 2016 at 08:07PM Carnivore Meat Company, LLC Voluntarily Issues a Recall for One Lot of Frozen Pet Food

Carnivore Meat Company is recalling a single lot of Vital Essentials Frozen Chicken Patties Entree for Dogs, due to concerns of the possible presence of Salmonella. Healthy people infected with Salmonella should monitor themselves for some or all of the following symptoms: nausea, vomiting, diarrhea or bloody diarrhea, abdominal cramping and fever.

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Estimating The Environmental Impact Of Southern California’s Great Methane Leak

Climate Science: At its peak, the leak had emissions with a global warming potential equivalent to the daily CO₂ given off by 7 million cars

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Magnetically-Guided Gene Therapy Heals Blood Vessels

Nanomedicine: New technique quickly restores inner lining of arteries in mice

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January 20, 2016 at 01:55PM Climate | The key points of the Paris agreement for agricultural research in the South

An agreement on climate for every single country, in both North and South. As far as CIRAD, and indeed agricultural research for development in general, is concerned, this is the main advance made by the text signed by 195 countries in Paris on 12 December 2015. The agreement paves the way for mitigation and adaptation measures in developing countries. Various programmes, such as the 4 per 1000 programme on carbon sequestration in the soil or others relating to climate-smart agriculture, can easily be included in those measures.

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January 20, 2016 at 01:55PM Climat | Les points clés de l’accord de Paris pour la recherche agronomique au Sud

Un accord sur le climat pour tous les pays, tant du Nord que du Sud. Telle est, du point de vue du Cirad, voire de la recherche agronomique pour le développement en général, la grande avancée du texte signé à Paris le 12 décembre par 195 Etats. L’accord ouvre la voie à des pratiques d’atténuation et d’adaptation dans les pays en développement. Les programmes 4 pour 1000 sur le stockage de carbone dans le sol ou ceux liés à l’agriculture climato-intelligente y seront aisément intégrés.

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January 22, 2016 at 03:33AM Mahina Mele Farms, LLC Recalls Macadamia Nut Products Due To Possible Health Risk

Mahina Mele Farms, LLC is recalling the following products after FDA testing found Salmonella in macadamia nuts. Salmonella is an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

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Early-Phase Clinical Trial Leads To One Death And Five Hospitalizations In France

Pharmaceuticals: Scientists speculate about what went wrong based on what little information Portuguese firm Bial has released about its enzyme inhibitor

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Two-Step Delivery Method Ups Cancer Drug’s Concentration In Tumors

Drug Delivery: Administering empty nanoparticles followed by a cancer drug could be a more effective therapy than giving the drug alone

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January 21, 2016 at 05:43PM Improving Your Odds for Cervical Health

Cervical cancer is largely preventable and, if detected early, curable. The keys to cervical health come down to two kinds of tests evaluated by FDA. Learn the role FDA plays and what you can do to maximize your cervical health.

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January 21, 2016 at 04:12PM Flebogamma DIF 5% & 10%

Updated Package Insert, December 2009.

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Pharma Industry Declares War On Superbugs

Health: Drug and diagnostics companies call on governments to work with them against drug-resistant infections

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Two-Step Delivery Method Ups Cancer Drug’s Concentration In Tumors

Drug Delivery: Administering empty nanoparticles followed by a cancer drug could be a more effective therapy than giving the drug alone

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Tiny probe samples chemicals within live brains

Neurochemistry: Thin as a human hair, a silicon and aluminum microdialysis probe pinpoints ever smaller regions of rat and mouse brains

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Tiny probe samples chemicals within live brains

Neurochemistry: Thin as a human hair, a silicon and aluminum microdialysis probe pinpoints ever smaller regions of rat and mouse brains

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January 20, 2016 at 03:52PM FDA Biannual Progress Report on Judicious Use of Antimicrobials in Food-producing Animals

This CVM Update is the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s fourth progress report highlighting its recent actions to promote the judicious use of antimicrobials in food-producing animals.

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Wireless, Biodegradable Sensors Monitor Brain Pressure

Materials: Devices could improve care available to victims of gunshots, car accidents, and other traumatic head injuries

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One Dead And Five Hospitalized From Early-Stage Clinical Trial

Portuguese firm Bial has released little information about the enzyme inhibitor it was testing, leaving scientists to speculate about what went wrong

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January 19, 2016 at 04:22PM Fresh Express Announces Precautionary Recall of a Limited Quantity of 12 oz. Baby Spinach Due to Possible Allergen Exposure

Fresh Express Incorporated is voluntarily issuing a precautionary recall of 350 cases of 12 oz. Fresh Express Baby Spinach with a Product Code of G010A17A and Use-By Date of January 24 due to a possible exposure to a tree nut allergen (almond). Fresh Express representatives are already coordinating with stores to remove the recalled product from retail stores where distributed, primarily in Eastern and Southeastern states.

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Megaenzyme Mechanisms Revealed

Structural Biochemistry: Nonribosomal peptide synthetase crystal structures reveal biosynthetic secrets

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Rebooting Mitochondria With Adenosine Monophosphate

Cell Metabolism: The cell’s powerhouse recycles when AMP signals an alarm

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GMO Trees Have Altered Microbiomes

Genomic Studies: Poplars engineered for reduced lignin recruit different bacterial populations than wild-type trees

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Shire To Acquire Baxalta In $32 Billion Transaction

Acquisition: Six-month courtship ends with creation of drug giant for rare diseases

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How Chemists Are Sending Bad Proteins Out With The Cellular Trash

Pacifichem News: Induced protein degradation is a novel route to potential therapeutics for cancer and other conditions

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How Platelet Disguises Could Aid Drug Delivery

Drug-loaded particles coated with natural platelet membranes target cancer cells and pathogens

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Nonstick Salt, Electrochemistry Heroes, Fishy Athletes

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