September 01, 2016 at 01:42AM Voluntary Recall of Cartons of Entenmann’s Little Bites Fudge Brownies 5 Pack (Best By Date Oct 8, 2016), Chocolate Chip Muffins 5 Pack and 10 Pack (Best By Date Oct 8, 2016) and Variety 20 Pack – Fudge Brownies, Chocolate Chip Muffins and Blueberry Muffins (Best By Date Sep 24, 2016) due to Choking and/or Cutting Hazard from Presence of Small Pieces of Plastic

Bimbo Bakeries USA, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of Entenmann's Little Bites Fudge Brownies (5 pack), Chocolate Chip Muffins (5 pack and 10 pack boxes)and Variety Pack (20 pack) due to the presence of small pieces of plastic caused by a manufacturing failure at a contract manufacturer's bakery in Illinois.

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August 30, 2016 at 03:17PM Wikwio, une plateforme web collaborative dédiée à la flore adventice tropicale

Un nouvel outil collaboratif de reconnaissance de plantes et de partage de connaissances est proposé par le Cirad. Nommé Wikwio, il est consacré à la flore adventice, c’est-à-dire aux plantes spontanées qui font concurrence aux cultures. L’outil vise à aider les agriculteurs à mieux connaître ces « mauvaises » herbes, afin de mieux les gérer pour limiter les pertes de rendements. Plus de 400 espèces d’adventices du sud-ouest de l’océan Indien et d’Afrique australe y sont aujourd’hui référencées.

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August 31, 2016 at 04:35AM Snyder’s-Lance Issues Voluntary Recall of 4oz Diamond of California® Chopped Macadamia Nuts and 2.25oz Diamond of California® Macadamia Halves & Pieces Because of Possible Health Risk

Snyder's-Lance, Inc. is initiating a voluntary recall of Diamond of California Macadamia Nuts, distributed in retail stores nationwide, due to possible Salmonella contamination.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Revised JVDI organizational structure

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Experimental infection of conventional nursing pigs and their dams with Porcine deltacoronavirus

Porcine deltacoronavirus (PDCoV) is a newly identified virus that has been detected in swine herds of North America associated with enteric disease. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the pathogenicity, course of infection, virus kinetics, and aerosol transmission of PDCoV using 87 conventional piglets and their 9 dams, including aerosol and contact controls to emulate field conditions. Piglets 2–4 days of age and their dams were administered an oronasal PDCoV inoculum with a quantitative real-time reverse transcription (qRT)-PCR quantification cycle (Cq) value of 22 that was generated from a field sample having 100% nucleotide identity to USA/Illinois121/2014 determined by metagenomic sequencing and testing negative for other enteric disease agents using standard assays. Serial samples of blood, serum, oral fluids, nasal and fecal swabs, and tissues from sequential autopsy, conducted daily on days 1–8 and regular intervals thereafter, were collected throughout the 42-day study for qRT-PCR, histopathology, and immunohistochemistry. Diarrhea developed in all inoculated and contact control pigs, including dams, by 2 days post-inoculation (dpi) and in aerosol control pigs and dams by 3–4 dpi, with resolution occurring by 12 dpi. Mild to severe atrophic enteritis with PDCoV antigen staining was observed in the small intestine of affected piglets from 2 to 8 dpi. Mesenteric lymph node and small intestine were the primary sites of antigen detection by immunohistochemistry, and virus RNA was detected in these tissues to the end of the study. Virus RNA was detectable in piglet fecal swabs to 21 dpi, and dams to 14–35 dpi.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Sinusoidal endothelial cell and hepatic stellate cell phenotype correlates with stage of fibrosis in chronic liver disease in dogs

We evaluated the extent of hepatic fibrosis in chronic liver disease of dogs using a modification of Ishak’s staging criteria for human chronic liver disease, and examined the association of stage of fibrosis with immunophenotypic markers of transdifferentiation of hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells and hepatic stellate cells. Formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded, hematoxylin and eosin–stained liver biopsy specimens from 45 case dogs with chronic liver disease and 55 healthy control dogs were scored for the presence and extent of fibrosis. This stage score for fibrosis strongly correlated with upregulated von Willebrand factor (vWF) expression in lobular sinusoidal endothelial cells (Spearman correlation coefficient [SCC] = 0.57, p < 0.05). Immunoreactivity for vWF factor was identified in 68.9% of case biopsies, varying in distribution from periportal to diffuse, whereas vWF immunoreactivity was identified in only 14.5% of control specimens, and was restricted to the immediate periportal sinusoids. The majority of both case and control biopsies exhibited similar prominent lobular perisinusoidal expression of alpha–smooth muscle actin (α-SMA). A minority of specimens (17.8% of case biopsies, 1.8% of control biopsies) exhibited low perisinoidal α-SMA expression, and there was a weak negative correlation between α-SMA expression and stage of fibrosis (SCC = –0.29, p = 0.0037). These results document a method for staging the severity of fibrosis in canine liver biopsies, and show a strong association between fibrosis and increased expression of vWF in hepatic sinusoidal endothelial cells.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Characterization of a novel Canine distemper virus causing disease in wildlife

Canine distemper virus (CDV) is a common cause of a multisystemic disease in both domestic dogs and wildlife species, including raccoons and foxes. Outbreaks of CDV in domestic dogs in eastern Tennessee have occurred since 2012, and it was determined that these outbreaks resulted from a novel genotype of CDV. We hypothesized that this virus is also infecting area wildlife and may be a source of the virus for these outbreaks in dogs. From 2013 to 2014, autopsies were performed and tissues collected from raccoons (Procyon lotor; n = 50) and gray foxes (Urocyon cinereoargenteus; n = 8) for CDV testing. A real-time reverse transcription PCR was used to document the presence of CDV in tissue samples, and a portion of the virus was subsequently sequenced for phylogenetic analysis. A high percentage of wildlife, both with (86%) and without (55%) clinical signs, tested positive for CDV, with the majority (77%) testing positive for the novel genotype. Microscopic findings, including syncytia in the lungs and viral inclusion bodies in urothelium, astrocytes, neurons, and bronchiolar epithelium, were also consistent with canine distemper. Minimal inflammation in the central nervous system of affected animals was indicative of the acute neurologic form of the disease. Pneumonia and parasitism were also commonly found in CDV-infected animals. Based on these results, CDV appears to be prevalent in eastern Tennessee wildlife. Subclinical or clinically recovered shedders are a potential source of this novel genotype for domestic dogs, and this genotype is genetically distinct from vaccine strains.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Resistance of canine methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius strains to pradofloxacin

We investigated in vitro activity of a novel veterinary fluoroquinolone, pradofloxacin, against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus pseudintermedius (MRSP) isolates and compared with other fluoroquinolones. A total of 38 MRSP isolates were subjected to agar disk diffusion tests for sensitivity to pradofloxacin, orbifloxacin, marbofloxacin, enrofloxacin, and ciprofloxacin. The minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) values of pradofloxacin, ciprofloxacin, and enrofloxacin were determined. Mutations in the genes encoding DNA gyrase subunit A (GyrA) and topoisomerase IV (GrlA) proteins associated with fluoroquinolone resistance were studied by an analysis of partial sequences of the genes encoding these proteins. Two MRSP isolates were susceptible in disk diffusion and microdilution test to all fluoroquinolones tested, including pradofloxacin. Based on the results of the disk diffusion testing, 33 of 38 isolates showed resistance to pradofloxacin and 3 were intermediate, whereas, by pradofloxacin MIC testing, 35 isolates were classified as resistant and 1 as intermediate. Single alterations in GyrA and GrlA proteins were observed in the 35 resistant isolates and the 1 intermediate isolate (MIC results). These same 36 isolates were also resistant to the other tested fluoroquinolones. The results of the current study showed that MRSP isolates are usually resistant to all fluoroquinolones, including pradofloxacin. Therefore, in routine susceptibility testing to pradofloxacin by disk diffusion, the results should be carefully interpreted for MRSP isolates, especially those resistant to other fluoroquinolones and, in questionable cases, the pradofloxacin MIC should be determined to confirm the susceptibility testing results.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Resolving Bovine viral diarrhea virus subtypes from persistently infected U.S. beef calves with complete genome sequence

Bovine viral diarrhea virus (BVDV) is classified into 2 genotypes, BVDV-1 and BVDV-2, each of which contains distinct subtypes with genetic and antigenic variation. To effectively control BVDV by vaccination, it is important to know which subtypes of the virus are circulating and how their prevalence is changing over time. Accordingly, the purpose of our study was to estimate the current prevalence and diversity of BVDV subtypes from persistently infected (PI) beef calves in the central United States. Phylogenetic analysis of the 5'-UTR (5' untranslated region) for 119 virus strains revealed that a majority (82%) belonged to genotype 1b, and the remaining strains were distributed between genotypes 1a (9%) and 2 (8%); however, BVDV-2 subtypes could not be confidently resolved. Therefore, to better define the variability of U.S. BVDV isolates and further investigate the division of BVDV-2 isolates into subtypes, complete genome sequences were obtained for these isolates as well as representatives of BVDV-1a and -1b. Phylogenetic analyses of the complete coding sequence provided more conclusive genetic classification and revealed that U.S. BVDV-2 isolates belong to at least 3 distinct genetic groups that are statistically supported by both complete and individual coding gene analyses. These results show that a more complex set of BVDV-2 subtypes has been circulating in this region than was previously thought.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM A new quantitative PCR method for the detection of Anaplasma platys in dogs based on the citrate synthase gene

Anaplasma platys is an obligate intracellular bacterium that primarily affects dogs, but it can also infect humans. Our study aimed to standardize a quantitative real-time (q)PCR method using the citrate synthase gene (gltA) as a specific target for A. platys detection in naturally infected dogs. Primers (gltA84F and gltA84R) and probe (PLATYSp) were designed to amplify an 84-bp fragment based on the gltA gene sequences of A. platys available in GenBank. A total of 186 dog blood samples originating from the Brazilian state of Rio de Janeiro were tested by qPCR. Additionally, the same samples were tested by cytology and a nested (n)PCR that targeted the 16S ribosomal DNA to determine the performance of our qPCR method compared to these existing techniques. Among the samples tested with qPCR, 17.2% were considered positive, significantly more than detected by nPCR (14.0%). Under optical microscopy, inclusions were observed in platelets of 25.3% of the samples, and among these samples, only 33.9% were identified as positive for A. platys using qPCR. The qPCR technique proved to be more specific than cytology and to have superior sensitivity to nPCR for detecting A. platys in dogs. The development of this new qPCR method contributes to the advancement of research involving A. platys. Furthermore, it can be used to quantify the presence of this bacterium to evaluate the treatment of infected animals, or even as a more sensitive and specific tool for situations indicating possible clinical disease but with negative cytology.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Investigation of false positives associated with loop-mediated isothermal amplification assays for detection of Toxoplasma gondii in archived tissue samples of captive felids

Toxoplasma gondii is a ubiquitous protozoan parasite that infects humans and many different animals, including felids. Many molecular and serologic tests have been developed for detection of T. gondii in a wide range of hosts. Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) is a field-friendly technique that lacks the practical drawbacks of other molecular and serologic tests, and LAMP assays have been successfully developed for detection of T. gondii in fresh tissue samples. In the current study, both a previously published and a de-novo designed LAMP assay were compared to a quantitative real-time (q)PCR assay, for the detection of T. gondii in archived formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue samples from captive wildlife. The LAMP assays produced conflicting results, generating both false positives and false negatives. Furthermore, the LAMP assays were unable to positively identify samples with low levels of parasites as determined by qPCR and histopathology. Therefore, these LAMP assays may not be the most suitable assays for detection of T. gondii in archived FFPE and frozen tissue samples.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Development of a duplex lateral flow assay for simultaneous detection of antibodies against African and Classical swine fever viruses

Classical swine fever (CSF) and African swine fever (ASF) are both highly contagious diseases of domestic pigs and wild boar and are clinically indistinguishable. For both diseases, antibody detection is an integral and crucial part of prevention and control measures. The purpose of our study was to develop and initially validate a duplex pen-side test for simultaneous detection and differentiation of specific antibodies against CSF virus (CSFV) and ASF virus (ASFV). The test was based on the major capsid protein VP72 of ASFV and the structural protein E2 of CSFV, both considered the most immunogenic proteins of these viruses. The performance of the pen-side test was evaluated using a panel of porcine samples consisting of experimental, reference, and field sera, with the latter collected from European farms free of both diseases. The new lateral flow assay was able to detect specific antibodies to ASFV or CSFV, showing good levels of sensitivity and specificity. These preliminary data indicate the potential of the newly developed pen-side test for rapid differential detection of antibodies found in the 2 diseases, which is of particular importance in the field and in front-line laboratories where equipment and skilled personnel are limited and control of ASF and CSF is crucial.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Infectious agents identified in aborted swine fetuses in a high-density breeding area: a three-year study

Reproductive failure in sows is one of the most important factors affecting pig breeding. Many reproductive disorders are linked to both environmental factors and infectious agents. The goal of our study was to determine the presence of pathogens that are known to cause abortion, considering a set of conditioning factors, such as seasonality and pregnancy period. A large number of aborted fetuses (1,625 fetuses from 140 farms) from a high-density breeding area in northern Italy was analyzed for a period of 3 years. The pigs were diagnosed based on direct (culture, PCR) or indirect (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay) evidence. An infectious etiologic agent was found in 323 of 549 cases of abortion (58.8%). These included viral agents (Porcine circovirus-2, 138/323; Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus, 108/323; porcine parvovirus, 20/323; pseudorabies virus, 6/323; and Encephalomyocarditis virus, 3/323) and bacteria (Escherichia coli, 64/323; Streptococcus sp., 63/323; Staphylococcus sp., 5/323; Pasteurella sp., 3/323; Shigella sp., 1/323; and Yersinia sp., 1/323). This study describes the prevalence of infectious agents involved in reproductive failure in a high-density swine population. The data can be useful to swine breeders, practitioners, and medical specialists in monitoring animal health and in supervising the breeding process.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Evaluation of a proposed molecular methodology for the serotyping of Avibacterium paragallinarum

A multiplex (m)PCR and a PCR followed by restriction fragment length polymorphism (RFLP) analysis of Avibacterium paragallinarum have been proposed as alternatives to conventional serotyping by the Page scheme. We evaluated both methods, and also sequenced the PCR-RFLP target fragment to reexamine the capacity of molecular serotyping. Eleven reference strains and 27 field isolates were used. Many reference strains and isolates were misidentified as Page serogroup B. The sequence analysis revealed 6 profiles based on the matching rates of the target sequence with the 3 reverse primers of the mPCR. The reference strains and field isolates in profiles 1 and 4 were correctly identified as serogroup A or C by the mPCR. The strains and/or isolates in profiles 2, 3, 5, and 6 could be misidentified as serogroup B or as nontypeable by the mPCR. The homology comparison of the sequences showed that the target sequence of the mPCR, called region 2, was not Page serogroup specific, although some Kume serovars, such as A-1 and C-2, were correctly serotyped. In addition, there was a 9 nucleotide deletion in the sequences of profiles 1, 3, and 5, but not of profiles 2, 4, and 6. Overall, we confirmed that the mPCR and PCR-RFLP molecular assays are not suitable for identifying the serogroups of A. paragallinarum isolates. With further study, analysis of region 2 sequences may have potential as a means of recognizing the Kume serovars of A. paragallinarum isolates.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Age-related changes of platelet and plasma coagulation parameters in young pigs

The literature on hemostatic processes in swine is sparse and often fragmentary; hence, we conducted our study to characterize age-related changes in selected parameters of primary and secondary hemostasis in 50 growing pigs between day 2 and week 24 of age. We measured platelet count (PLT), mean platelet volume, platelet-to-large cell ratio, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), thrombin time (TT), and fibrinogen concentration. Among primary hemostasis parameters, PLT underwent the largest fluctuation with the animals’ age, ranging from 340 to 730 x 10⁹/L. However, statistical significance was only detected for 4-week-old piglets compared to 18-week-old animals. Of the secondary hemostasis parameters measured, TT and aPTT were the most changeable. Activated partial thromboplastin time displayed a characteristic biphasic course, being relatively short before week 5 of age (17.8–19.9 s) and then becoming much longer (28.7–52.5 s). The aPTTs measured in animals 6 weeks of age and older were statistically different (p < 0.01) from those in younger piglets. The 2 main components of hemostasis, platelet hemostasis and plasma coagulation, did not develop at the same time. It took much longer for secondary hemostasis to stabilize, whereas platelet parameters were stable early in life.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Outbreak of H5N2 highly pathogenic avian Influenza A virus infection in two commercial layer facilities: lesions and viral antigen distribution

The largest outbreak of highly pathogenic avian Influenza A virus (HPAIV) infection in U.S. history began in December 2014 resulting in the euthanasia of millions of birds and collateral economic consequences to the U.S. poultry industry. We describe 2 cases of H5N2 HPAIV infection in laying hens in Iowa. Following a sharp increase in mortality with minimal clinical signs, 15 dead birds, from 2 unrelated farms, were submitted to the Iowa State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Common lesions included diffuse edema and multifocal hemorrhage of the comb, catarrhal exudate in the oropharynx, and multifocal tracheal hemorrhage. Less common lesions included epicardial petechiae, splenic hemorrhage, and pancreatic necrosis. Influenza A virus nucleoprotein was detected by immunohistochemistry in multiple cell types including ependymal cells, the choroid plexus, neurons, respiratory epithelium and macrophages in the lung, cardiac myocytes, endothelial cells, necrotic foci in the spleen, Kupffer cells in the liver, and necrotic acinar cells in the pancreas. Real-time polymerase chain reaction and sequencing confirmed H5N2 HPAIV with molecular characteristics similar to other contemporary U.S. H5N2 HPAIVs in both cases.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Rapid detection of Porcine circovirus 2 by recombinase polymerase amplification

Porcine circovirus–associated disease, caused primarily by Porcine circovirus 2 (PCV-2), has become endemic in many pig-producing countries and has resulted in significant economic losses to the swine industry worldwide. Tests for PCV-2 infection include PCR, nested PCR, competitive PCR, and real-time PCR (rtPCR). Recombinase polymerase amplification (RPA) has emerged as an isothermal gene amplification technology for the molecular detection of infectious disease agents. RPA is performed at a constant temperature and therefore can be carried out in a water bath. In addition, RPA is completed in ~30 min, much faster than PCR, which usually takes >60 min. We developed a RPA-based method for the detection of PCV-2. The detection limit of RPA was 10² copies of PCV-2 genomic DNA. RPA showed the same sensitivity as rtPCR but was 10 times more sensitive than conventional PCR. Successful amplification of PCV-2 DNA, but not other viral templates, demonstrated high specificity of the RPA assay. This method was also validated using clinical samples. The results showed that the RPA assay had a diagnostic agreement rate of 93.7% with conventional PCR and 100% with rtPCR. These findings suggest that the RPA assay is a simple, rapid, and cost-effective method for PCV-2 detection, which could be potentially applied in clinical diagnosis and field surveillance of PCV-2 infection.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Hyperplastic stomatitis and esophagitis in a tortoise (Testudo graeca) associated with an adenovirus infection

A 2-year-old female, spur-thighed tortoise (Testudo graeca) was presented with poor body condition (1/5) and weakness. Fecal analysis revealed large numbers of oxyurid-like eggs, and radiographs were compatible with gastrointestinal obstruction. Despite supportive medical treatment, the animal died. At gross examination, an intestinal obstruction was confirmed. Histopathology revealed severe hyperplastic esophagitis and stomatitis with marked epithelial cytomegaly and enormous basophilic intranuclear inclusion bodies. Electron microscopy examination revealed a large number of 60–80 nm, nonenveloped, icosahedral virions arranged in crystalline arrays within nuclear inclusions of esophageal epithelial cells, morphologically compatible with adenovirus-like particles. PCR for virus identification was performed with DNA extracted from formalin-fixed, paraffin-embedded tissues. A nested, consensus pan-adenovirus PCR and sequencing analysis showed a novel adenovirus. According to phylogenetic calculations, it clustered to genus Atadenovirus in contrast with all other chelonian adenoviruses described to date. The present report details the pathologic findings associated with an adenovirus infection restricted to the upper digestive tract.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Pulmonary embolization of immature Fascioloides magna causing fatal hemothorax confirmed by molecular technique in a heifer in the United States

The current report describes the use of a molecular technique to identify immature Fascioloides magna. An 18-month-old Brangus heifer was found dead in the field without any prior clinical signs. The cause of death was exsanguination into the thoracic cavity associated with pulmonary embolization and infection by immature Fascioloides magna resulting in 2 large foci of pulmonary necrosis and focal arteriolar and lung rupture. The liver had a few random migratory tracts with typical iron and porphyrin fluke exhaust, but no identified fluke larvae. A single immature fluke was found in the lungs, and species level identification as F. magna was confirmed by DNA sequence analysis of the ribosomal internal transcribed spacer regions (ITS1 region, 5.8S rRNA gene, and ITS2) and of partial 28S rRNA gene sequence. This is one of only a few pulmonary fascioloidiasis cases associated with hemothorax in the veterinary literature.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Comparative evaluation of the nested ITS PCR against the 18S PCR-RFLP in a survey of bovine trypanosomiasis in Kwale County, Kenya

We compared the nested internal transcribed spacer (ITS) PCR and the 18S PCR-RFLP (restriction-fragment length polymorphism) pan-trypanosome assays in a cross-sectional survey of bovine trypanosomiasis in 358 cattle in Kwale County, Kenya. The prevalence of trypanosomiasis as determined by the nested ITS PCR was 19.6% (70/358) and by 18S PCR-RFLP was 16.8% (60/358). Of the pathogenic trypanosomes detected, the prevalence of Trypanosoma congolense and Trypanosoma vivax was greater than that of Trypanosoma simiae. The nested ITS PCR detected 83 parasite events, whereas the 18S PCR-RFLP detected 64; however, overall frequencies of infections and the parasite events detected did not differ between the assays (² = 0.8, df = 1, p > 0.05 and ² = 2.5, df = 1, p > 0.05, respectively). The kappa statistic (0.8) showed good agreement between the tests. The nested ITS PCR and the 18S PCR-RFLP had comparable sensitivity, although the nested ITS PCR was better at detecting mixed infections (² = 5.4, df = 1, p < 0.05).

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Validation of a gauze sponge sampling methodology to detect Tritrichomonas foetus by real-time PCR

Bovine trichomoniasis is a concern for the cattle industry. Advances in testing systems have increased the ability to detect the disease in bulls. However, the greatest limitation is proper collection of an adequate sample. The low repeatability observed with most sample collection techniques can cause false-negative results. The aim of our study was to validate a sample collection technique that increases diagnostic sensitivity and is easier and safer to collect than preputial scraping. Commercial bulls (n = 111) of unknown infection status were sampled for detection of Tritrichomonas foetus using 2 different collection methods: 1) preputial scraping with a dry insemination pipette and 2) penile sponging with a 16-ply gauze sponge. Preputial scraping samples were collected by vigorously scraping preputial and penile mucosa using a rigid insemination pipette while applying negative pressure with a syringe. Penile sponge samples were obtained by swabbing the penile and preputial mucosa with a gauze sponge during full extension of the penis. All samples were processed using a commercial medium and submitted under similar conditions for PCR testing. Positive PCR results were detected in 37 of 111 (33%) bulls using the preputial scraping technique; however, 39 of 111 (35%) were positive using the penile sponging technique. The Newton–Raphson algorithm predicted that the sensitivity of the preputial scraping method was 0.919 (95% CI: 0.689–0.983) and the sensitivity of the penile sponging was 0.949 (95% CI: 0.818–0.987). These data indicate that the penile sponging technique is a reliable alternative to the preputial scraping method.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM A renal adenocarcinoma in a corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) resembling human collecting duct carcinoma

A 5-year-old male captive corn snake (Pantherophis guttatus) with caudal coelomic swelling was admitted for surgical treatment. Laparotomy revealed a 5 x 4 x 2.5 cm, firm, expansile, irregularly shaped mass arising from the middle portion of the right kidney with a mild lobulated pattern and mottled white-to-tan. Microscopically, the mass was composed of numerous bizarre angulated tubules of polygonal neoplastic cells separated by a scirrhous stroma with remarkable heterophilic infiltrates. The neoplastic cells were nonciliated and mucin secreting, with abundant brightly eosinophilic cytoplasm. There were marked cellular and nuclear atypia, frequent cell individualization, and stromal invasion, indicative of malignant behavior, which was confirmed by metastasis to the left kidney 1.5 months postoperatively. Both neoplastic epithelial cells and mesenchymal cells contributing to the scirrhous stroma had variable immunopositivity for pan-cytokeratin. The neoplasm was considered a renal adenocarcinoma resembling human collecting duct carcinoma.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Isolation and characterization of atypical Listeria monocytogenes associated with a canine urinary tract infection

Listeria monocytogenes, a well-described cause of encephalitis and abortion in ruminants and of food-borne illness in humans, is rarely associated with disease in companion animals. A case of urinary tract infection associated with an atypical, weakly hemolytic L. monocytogenes strain is described in a diabetic dog. The serotype of the L. monocytogenes isolate was determined to be 1/2a (3a), with the multilocus genotyping pattern 2.72_1/2a. A nucleotide substitution (Gly145Asp) was detected at residue 145 in the promoter prfA region. This residue is within the critical helix-turn-helix motif of PrfA. The source of the L. monocytogenes strain remains unknown, and the dog recovered after a 4-week course of cephalexin (30 mg/kg orally twice daily).

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Development of a loop-mediated isothermal amplification method for detecting virulent Rhodococcus equi

Rhodococcus equi is the most important causative bacterium of severe pneumonia in foals. We report herein the development of a specific loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) assay, which targets a gene encoding vapA for detecting virulent R. equi. The detection limit of the LAMP assay was 10⁴ colony forming units (CFU)/mL, which was equal to 10 CFU/reaction. The clinical efficacy of the LAMP assay was compared with those of 2 published PCR-based methods: nested PCR and quantitative real-time (q)PCR. Agreements between bacterial culture, which is the gold standard for detection of R. equi, and each of the 3 molecular tests were measured by calculating a kappa coefficient. The kappa coefficients of the LAMP (0.760), nested PCR (0.583), and qPCR (0.888) indicated substantial agreement, moderate agreement, and almost perfect agreement, respectively. Although the clinical efficacy of LAMP was not the best among the 3 methods tested, LAMP could be more easily introduced into less well-equipped clinics because it does not require special equipment (such as a thermocycler) for gene amplification. Veterinary practitioners could diagnose R. equi pneumonia more quickly by using LAMP and could use the results to select an appropriate initial treatment.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM The detection of Felis catus papillomavirus 3 DNA in a feline bowenoid in situ carcinoma with novel histologic features and benign clinical behavior

Bowenoid in situ carcinoma (BISC; papillomavirus-associated squamous cell carcinoma in situ) is an uncommon skin neoplasm of cats that can result in euthanasia because of the development of multiple lesions or because of progression to invasive squamous cell carcinoma. BISCs are currently thought to be caused by Felis catus papillomavirus 2 (FcaPV-2). The presently described cat developed a single 0.5 cm in diameter interscapular mass. Over the following 18 months, the mass doubled in size; no additional lesions developed. The mass was surgically excised and histologically diagnosed as a BISC. However, in contrast to previously reported BISCs, neither prominent thickening of the deep aspects of the follicular infundibula nor marked cell dysplasia were present. Furthermore, ~50% of the keratinocytes in the affected epidermis had prominent PV cytopathic changes that included shrunken angular nuclei and elongated basophilic cytoplasmic inclusions. As the histopathology was not typical for FcaPV-2 infection, polymerase chain reaction was performed and revealed only DNA sequences from Felis catus papillomavirus 3 (FcaPV-3). No further BISCs developed in this cat 6 months postremoval, hence surgical excision appeared to be curative. Results from this case suggest that, although FcaPV-2 appears to be the predominant cause of BISCs in cats, infection by FcaPV-3 can also cause these neoplasms. BISCs caused by FcaPV-3 appear to have unique histologic features that allow the causative PV type to be predicted. Results from this single case suggest that BISCs caused by FcaPV-3 may have a more benign clinical course than those caused by FcaPV-2.

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August 30, 2016 at 07:36PM Book Review: Clostridial Diseases of Animals

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August 30, 2016 at 08:11PM Ton Shen Health/Life Rising Expands Recalls of “DHZC-2 Tablet” to All Lots Purchased Before August 24 2016 Because of Possible Health Risk

Ton Shen Health/Life Rising Corporation of Chicago, IL, is expanding its recall of DHZC-2 Tablets to all lots purchased before August 24, 2016 because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

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Octopus look-alike is first robot that’s self-powered, untethered, and entirely soft

“Octobot” paves the way for a new generation of wearable electronics and biomedical applications

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August 30, 2016 at 03:50PM Mali : commerce de volailles vivantes et maladies émergentes

Au Mali, les marchés aux volailles vivantes sont approvisionnés par une multitude de petits élevages villageois. Leurs conditions d’hygiène médiocres et la promiscuité des animaux y sont particulièrement favorables à la transmission de maladies comme la maladie de Newcastle et la grippe aviaire. Comment limiter les risques ? A partir d’une vaste enquête sur les marchés du pays, les chercheurs du Cirad et leurs partenaires maliens proposent des mesures simples et peu coûteuses pour remédier à cette situation. Par exemple, ne pas mélanger les volailles d’espèces différentes, ne pas laisser les volailles divaguer sur les marchés, isoler les volailles malades et mortes, effectuer un contrôle visuel de l’état des volailles à leur arrivée au marché et refuser les malades. Les autorités locales peuvent aussi participer à cet effort en fournissant eau, électricité et équipements de désinfection pour le nettoyage quotidien des cages ou des stands.

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Synthesis of fluorinated pyridine offers new avenue for PET imaging

Direct nucleophilic fluorination of pyridine N-oxide leads to a tracer for imaging brain disorders

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A simple strategy for detecting tuberculosis

Molecular tool could speed up testing and improve patient monitoring in resource-strapped areas

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Enzyme inhibitors help reverse scars

Blocking the collagen cross-linking enzyme lysyl oxidase reduces scarring after injury has already occurred

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New insights suggest whole grain compounds boost immune health

Scientists aim to take advantage of benzoxazinoid compounds in whole grains to improve immune system health

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Enlisting fungi to recycle lithium-ion batteries

Fungi-produced acids could leach lithium and other metals from batteries in a ‘greener’ recycling method

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A simple strategy for detecting tuberculosis

Molecular tool could speed up testing and improve patient monitoring in resource-strapped areas

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Group says sunscreen makers cheat on SPF labels

Environmental Working Group calls for FDA investigation of ingredients and testing methods

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August 26, 2016 at 11:18PM Country Fresh Recalls Product Because Of Possible Health Risk

Country Fresh, LLC. of Conroe, Texas, is recalling 30,000 cases of various fresh-cut vegetable products (product descriptions attached), because they have 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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Berkelium chemistry exposed

First single-crystal structure and other analysis reveal that berkelium combines properties of curium and californium

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August 26, 2016 at 07:03PM Willis Ocean Inc. Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Sulfites in Willis Eagle Brand Mut Gung Sweetened Ginger

Willis Ocean Inc. of Brooklyn, NY, is recalling 30 cases of Willis Eagle brand MUT GUNG SWEETENED GINGER, because it contains undeclared sulfites. People who have a severe sensitivity to sulfites run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

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Protective fabric fixes itself with help from squid proteins

Researchers coat fabrics with multilayer films containing self-repairing squid protein and toxin-degrading enzymes

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August 24, 2016 at 09:40PM FDA Investigates Outbreak of Hepatitis A Illnesses Linked to Raw Scallops

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and state and local officials are investigating an outbreak of hepatitis A illnesses linked to raw scallops.

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Stretchy graphene sensor feels the strain

Fish scales of graphene oxide on stretchable tape could make for a highly sensitive, wearable sensor

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August 24, 2016 at 02:00PM What to Know When Buying or Using a Breast Pump

Breast pumps are medical devices regulated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. They can be used to extract milk, maintain or increase a woman’s milk supply, and relieve engorged breasts (among other indications). But, to protect mothers and their babies, there are important safety considerations to know before using one.

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August 23, 2016 at 08:40PM Baptista’s Bakery Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps®

Baptista’s Bakery, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of a limited number of 7.2 oz. Snack Factory® Original Pretzel Crisps® and 7.2 oz Snack Factory® Sriracha Lime Pretzel Crisps® packages because they may contain undeclared milk ingredients. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life threatening allergic reaction if they consume the affected product.

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August 23, 2016 at 04:10PM FDA Issues Direct Final Rule Revising Categorization of Animal Drugs Used in Medicated Feeds

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced today a direct final rule to ensure that drugs used in animal feed remain available for therapeutic purposes in food-producing minor species after changes are made to remove the production claims from these drugs.

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Structures solved by locking molecules in place

Covalently linking compounds to a chiral MOF steadies them for structural studies via X-ray diffraction

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RNA-based enzyme synthesizes various RNA structures

Ribozyme amplifies RNA in an RNA-only version of the polymerase chain reaction

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Receptor for prion protein identified

Findings suggest prions help maintain the electrical insulation on nerve cells

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Single agent targets three parasitic infections

Discovery could lead to improved drugs for Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and sleeping sickness

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UN says it was involved in introducing cholera to Haiti - Daily Astorian

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UN says it was involved in introducing cholera to Haiti Daily Astorian FILE- In this Feb. 24, 2016, file photo, Dr. Vanessa Rouzier examines a child suffering cholera symptoms, as his mother watches, inside Haiti's first permanent cholera center, run by Gheskio Centers, in downtown Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The United ... UN Admits Role in Cholera Epidemic in HaitiNew York Times Activists Sue UN Over Cholera That Killed Thousands In HaitiNPR After Bringing Cholera To Haiti, UN Plans To Get Rid Of ItNPR NPR -NPR all 93 news articles »

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August 19, 2016 at 10:40PM Cambridge Farms, LLC Recalls Three Brands Of Frozen Cut Corn Because Of Possible Health Risk

Cambridge Farms, LLC of Lancaster, PA is recalling the below products because they have 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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August 19, 2016 at 02:12AM Oriental Packing Co. Inc. Issues Alert On Lead In Curry Powder

Oriental Packing Co., Inc., Miami, Florida is recalling approximately 377,000 lbs. of the following blended seasoning curry products because it is contaminated with lead. Lead can accumulate in the body over time and can cause serious and sometimes permanent adverse health consequences.

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人工降雨真的有用吗？

研究者们正在将结冰研究的结果与遥感技术相结合，为人工降雨方法提供坚实的科学依据

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Fully synthetic

新方法采用模块化方式，用简单的基本单元来搭建大环內酯化合物

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UN Admits Role In Haiti Cholera Outbreak That Has Killed Thousands - NPR

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UN Admits Role In Haiti Cholera Outbreak That Has Killed Thousands NPR In the fall of 2010, months after a devastating earthquake struck Haiti, a new disaster began: a cholera outbreak that killed thousands of people and continues to sicken people across the country. Experts determined that the source of the disease was a ... UN Says It Needs to Do 'Much More' for Haiti Cholera VictimsNew York Times UN accepts role in deadly Haiti cholera outbreak for first timeWashington Post UN makes first public admission of blame for Haiti cholera outbreakThe Guardian Daily Mail -UPI.com -The Conversation UK -Telegraph.co.uk all 22 news articles »

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August 17, 2016 at 09:53PM Bakers of Paris Recalls Croissants Sold at Whole Foods Market® Stores in Northern California Due to Undeclared Allergen

Bakers of Paris (Brisbane California), is recalling plain and chocolate croissants sold in 18 Northern California Whole Foods Market stores due to an undeclared allergen. The croissants, sold individually in self-service cases and in clear plastic packs of four, are made with an egg wash which is not declared on the ingredient list.

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Agent kills pain like morphine but loses some side effects

Researchers find molecule that turns on opioid pain-relief pathway but skips one associated with constipation and respiratory distress

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August 16, 2016 at 10:59PM FDA Approves Nocita, a New Animal Drug for Local Post-operative Pain in Dogs

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration today announced the approval of Nocita (bupivacaine liposome injectable suspension), a new animal drug that provides post-operative pain relief for knee surgery in dogs.

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Terahertz radiation probes polymers

Two recent studies shed light on polymer elasticity and crystallization

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Terahertz radiation probes polymers

Two recent studies shed light on polymer elasticity and crystallization

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August 16, 2016 at 02:30PM Medical Devices that Treat Obesity: What to Know

Obesity has been linked to many health problems, including heart disease, diabetes, and high blood pressure. Treatments for obesity range from healthy eating and exercise to prescription medicine and surgery. In recent years, FDA-regulated medical devices have also played a treatment role. Learn about approved products.

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August 12, 2016 at 11:25PM Oriental Packing Co., Inc. Issues Alert on Lead in Curry Powder

Oriental Packing Co., Inc., Miami, Florida is recalling approximately 377,000 lbs. of the following blended seasoning curry products because it is contaminated with lead. Lead can accumulate in the body over time and can cause serious and sometimes permanent adverse health consequences

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August 12, 2016 at 05:51PM Ton Shen Health Recalls “DHZC-2 Tablet” Because of Possible Health Risk

Ton Shen Health of Chicago, IL, is recalling its “DHZC-2” Tablets because they have the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead, a naturally occurring element which can affect multiple body system and particularly harmful to young children. Lead poisoning can happen if a person is exposed to high levels of lead over short period of time.

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A faster way to find medicines hiding in nature

Crystallography approach creates a shortcut for capturing and characterizing enzyme inhibitors from wild microbes

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A faster way to find medicines hiding in nature

Crystallography approach creates a shortcut for capturing and characterizing enzyme inhibitors from wild microbes

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August 08, 2016 at 03:41PM Mark Trotman: "CaribVET, a model of interaction between science and policy making"

VIDEO. Mark Trotman, Senior Veterinary Officer in Barbados, explains how the Caribbean animal health network, CaribVET, is structured and how the way it operates makes it a model of interaction between science and policy making in the veterinary field in the Caribbean. He details how the European Epigenesis project worked for three years to build health research and monitoring capacity within the network, via a partnership with CIRAD, the coordinator of the project, which has just come to an end.

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August 12, 2016 at 03:38AM Rabbit Creek Products recalls certain flavors of bread, muffin and brownie mixes because of a possible health risk

Rabbit Creek Products of Louisburg, KS is recalling certain flavors of Bread mixes, Muffin mixes and Brownie mixes under the Rabbit Creek Products and other Private label brand names due to the potential presence of Escherichia coli O:121 (E. coli O:121). People usually get sick from E. coli O: 121, also referred to as STEC O:121, 2-8 days (average of 3-4 days) after swallowing the bacteria. Most people develop diarrhea (often bloody) and abdominal cramps.

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Radiotracer helps neuroscientists study epigenetics in the brain

Molecule maps density of histone deacetylases in people

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Radiotracer helps neuroscientists study epigenetics in the brain

Molecule maps density of histone deacetylases in people

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August 10, 2016 at 06:35PM Country Home Voluntarily Recalls 12- and 24-Count Gourmet Cookies Sold Through ShopRite Stores Fresh Bake Department

Country Home has initiated a voluntary recall of Gourmet Chocolate Chunk Salted Caramel Cookies sold at ShopRite stores in its Fresh Bake department. These cookies were sold in 12- and 24-count containers and may also be part of the 12- and 24-count variety packages of cookies.

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AFM tips on demand

The resolution of 3-D printing is getting so good, scientists can directly “write” custom AFM tips

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As temperatures soar and taps run dry in war-ravaged Aleppo, UN warns of looming 'catastrophe' - UN News Centre

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As temperatures soar and taps run dry in war-ravaged Aleppo, UN warns of looming 'catastrophe' UN News Centre Children displaced from ongoing conflict shelter under makeshift tents on Muhalak highway in the western part of Aleppo, Syria. Photo: UNICEF/Khuder Al-Issa. Print. 9 August 2016 – As the United Nations relief wing warned today that soaring ... UN urges Aleppo ceasefire to repair water system, stem outbreaksReuters Devastating Fighting Has Left Aleppo's Hospitals In Critical ConditionHuffington Post 2 Million Residents Of War-Ravaged Aleppo Now Without Running WaterNPR Voice of America -UPI.com -BBC News -ABC News all 89 news articles »

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UN urges Aleppo ceasefire to repair water system, stem outbreaks - Reuters

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UN urges Aleppo ceasefire to repair water system, stem outbreaks Reuters GENEVA The United Nations called on Tuesday for an urgent ceasefire in the divided Syrian city of Aleppo, where it said two million people lack access to clean water, putting people, especially children, at risk of disease. Access is needed to deliver ... 2 Million Residents Of War-Ravaged Aleppo Now Without Running WaterNPR Devastating Fighting Has Left Aleppo's Hospitals In Critical ConditionHuffington Post UN: Millions in Syria's Aleppo Without Running Water, ElectricityVoice of America Daily Caller -UPI.com -Breitbart News -BBC News all 125 news articles »

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What chemicals are in your tattoo?

European regulators worry about the inks used to make body decorations, which can be repurposed from the car paint, plastics, and textile dye industries

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What chemicals are in your tattoo?

European regulators worry about the inks used to make body decorations, which can be repurposed from the car paint, plastics, and textile dye industries

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August 08, 2016 at 01:55PM Lost Worlds in Greenland: melting ice, migrating birds and avian influenza

A researcher from CIRAD is currently participating in an expedition to the Renland Peninsula, a little-known part of Greenland. The mission set out to collect scientific data on the impact of climate change. CIRAD's Nicolas Gaidet is looking into the role of the Arctic as an avian influenza virus storage and spread zone, and also at the impact of melting ice on arctic birds.

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August 08, 2016 at 09:08PM Decavac

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August 08, 2016 at 08:58PM RotaTeq

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August 08, 2016 at 06:20PM VAQTA

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August 08, 2016 at 09:21PM Varivax

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Single agent targets three parasitic infections

Discovery could lead to improved drugs for Chagas disease, leishmaniasis, and sleeping sickness

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August 08, 2016 at 01:55PM Lost Worlds au Groendland : fonte des glaces, oiseaux migrateurs et grippe aviaire…

Un chercheur du Cirad participe actuellement à une mission d’exploration de la péninsule de Renland, une région méconnue du Groenland. Cette mission vise à collecter des données scientifiques sur l’impact du réchauffement climatique. Nicolas Gaidet du Cirad s’intéresse au rôle de l’Arctique comme zone de stockage et de propagation des virus de grippe aviaire mais aussi à l’impact de la fonte des glaces sur les oiseaux arctiques.

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August 08, 2016 at 12:52PM Update: Gel Spice, Inc. Issues Expanded Recall of Ground Tumeric Powder Due to Elevated Lead Levels

Gel Spice, Inc. is expanding its recall of ground turmeric powder to include additional brands because of elevated lead levels. Lead can accumulate in the body over time. Too much can cause health problems, including delayed mental and physical development and learning deficiencies. Pregnant women, infants and young children especially should avoid exposure to lead.

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New antibody standard could aid biopharma development

NIST reference material will help companies design and test analytical technologies for assessing therapeutic proteins

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Chemistry Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail dies at age 70

Caltech chemist will be remembered for pioneering the field of femtochemistry and for promoting science education internationally

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Revealing materials’ secrets with synchrotron light

With the ability to probe a wide range of materials, researchers, from paleontologists to catalyst chemists, flock to these powerful light sources

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Natural product helps obese mice lose weight

Molecule increases sensitivity to hormone that regulates hunger and energy metabolism

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Hybrid power source delivers high-energy bursts

Glucose-fueled device combines a fuel cell and supercapacitor for powering medical implants

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Vaccine candidates protect monkeys from Zika virus

Three different platforms prove to be effective; human trials could start later this year

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New antibody standard could aid biopharma development

NIST reference material will help companies design and test analytical technologies for assessing therapeutic proteins

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Chemistry Nobel Laureate Ahmed Zewail dies at age 70

Caltech chemist will be remembered for pioneering the field of femtochemistry and for promoting science education internationally

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Making sure chemical toxicity tests don’t miss metabolites

EPA looks to incorporate metabolism into high throughput chemical screening

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Revealing materials’ secrets with synchrotron light

With the ability to probe a wide range of materials, researchers, from paleontologists to catalyst chemists, flock to these powerful light sources

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August 07, 2016 at 01:51AM Beyond Better Foods, LLC Issues Allergy Alert On Undeclared Peanuts In Mislabeled Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Ice Cream

Beyond Better Foods, LLC is recalling select cases from a single production run of Enlightened brand Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip ice cream because they may have been packaged in Mint Chocolate Chip ice cream containers and thus 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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August 05, 2016 at 07:29PM Diphtheria and Tetanus Toxoids Adsorbed

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Fracking air pollution study retracted

Corrected results show airborne polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons near fracking operations in Ohio do not pose elevated cancer risk

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August 05, 2016 at 04:16AM Mann Packing Voluntarily Issuing Class 1 Recall Of O Organics Organic Vegetable Tray With Creamy Ranch Dressing Dip Due To Mislabeled Ingredients That May Pose An Allergen Risk

Mann Packing is voluntarily recalling 844 cases of 18 ounce O Organics Organic Vegetable Tray with Creamy Ranch Dressing Dip because the product ingredients label does not identify ingredients that could pose an allergen risk; specifically egg, milk and soy.

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August 05, 2016 at 03:41AM JML Ingredients Recalls IQF Cut Green Beans Because Of Possible Health Risk

JML Ingredients, Inc. of East Petersburg, PA is recalling IQF Cut Green Beans, because it has 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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August 04, 2016 at 10:44PM JM Exotic Foods, Inc. Recalls Ground Turmeric Due to Elevated Levels of Lead

JM Exotic Foods, Inc. is recalling ground turmeric because samples from our supplier were found to contain elevated levels of lead. While the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not set a specific limit on lead in spices, there is a limit of 0.1 PPM in candy.

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August 04, 2016 at 08:40PM Grassfields Cheese LLC Issues Nationwide Voluntary Recall Of Certain Cheeses

Coopersville, MI — Out of an abundance of caution, Grassfields Cheese LLC, is conducting a voluntary recall of approximately 20,000 pounds of organic cheeses due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans. 

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August 04, 2016 at 04:24PM Grassfields Cheese Recall Affects Select Whole Foods Market Locations; Grocer Recalls Product from Cheese Departments

In response to Grassfields Cheese LLC’s organic cheese recall, Whole Foods Market is voluntarily recalling the product from select stores in the Midwest and South out of an abundance of caution. Grassfields Cheese issued the recall due to possible contamination with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC), a bacteria that can cause serious illness in humans.

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August 04, 2016 at 02:00PM Outsmarting Poison Ivy and Other Poisonous Plants

Poison ivy and other poisonous plants are a hazard all year round. Here are tips for preventing and treating the itchy rash and blisters.

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August 03, 2016 at 02:35PM West Africa: innovative practices for restoring soil fertility and capturing carbon

During a trip to West Africa by the French Minister of Agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, CIRAD presented farming practices developed with its partners in Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast and Senegal. The practices are intended to boost soil fertility and carbon capture capacity, while contributing to the food security of local people. Some make use of traditional local know-how…

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August 03, 2016 at 02:35PM Afrique de l’Ouest : des pratiques innovantes pour restaurer la fertilité des sols et séquestrer le carbone

A l’occasion du déplacement du ministre de l’agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, en Afrique de l’Ouest, le Cirad a présenté des pratiques agricoles mises au point avec ses partenaires au Burkina Faso, en Côte d’Ivoire et au Sénégal. Celles-ci améliorent la fertilité des sols et leur capacité à stocker du carbone, tout en assurant la sécurité alimentaire des populations. Certaines revisitent des savoirs paysans ancestraux…

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August 03, 2016 at 02:35PM Des pratiques innovantes en Afrique de l’Ouest pour restaurer la fertilité des sols et séquestrer le carbone

A l’occasion du déplacement du ministre de l’agriculture, Stéphane Le Foll, en Afrique de l’Ouest, le Cirad a présenté des pratiques agricoles mises au point avec ses partenaires au Burkina Faso, en Côte d’Ivoire et au Sénégal. Celles-ci améliorent la fertilité des sols et leur capacité à stocker du carbone, tout en assurant la sécurité alimentaire des populations. Certaines revisitent des savoirs paysans ancestraux…

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New chemicals add concern over e-cigarettes’ health impact

Two potential carcinogens detected for the first time in electronic cigarette vapor and liquid

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New chemicals add concern over e-cigarettes’ health impact

Two potential carcinogens detected for the first time in electronic cigarette vapor and liquid

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Periodic Graphics: The Russian doping scandal

Chemical educator and Compound Interest blogger Andy Brunning untangles the complicated web of sports doping intrigue leading up to the Rio Olympics

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