Wood is still one of the most important materials in our life due to its abundance and favorable material properties. However, unprotected wood easily undergoes shrinkage or swelling and even biological or chemical degradation during outdoor utilization. A huge variety of paint formulations have been developed to protect wood surfaces by improving hydrophobicity and dimensional stability.
Compared to drug administration through swallowing, delivery via the lung is much more effective due to the lung’s large surface area, thin membrane, and outstanding blood supply that guarantee fast drug absorption. Contact angle measurements can help develop pulmonary NSAID delivery systems.
Foams are a widely used shape in which cosmetics and pharmaceuticals are applied due to their good spreading ability and their lack of stickiness. Nowadays, cosmetic manufacturers are eager to provide their products in foam form, because consumers consider foamlike cleaning products are of higher quality with better usability.
With the maturation of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) based cancer immunotherapy drugs that target specific, actionable biomarkers, the biopharmaceutical industry has been developing more complex mAbs, such as bispecific antibodies and antibody drug conjugates. The Business Research Company projects the global monoclonal antibody market will exceed USD 170 billion by 2025 at a 12.9 percent CAGR. And in Asia, several companies are leading the way with these advanced antibody drug pipelines, including Astellas and Daiichi Sankyo in Japan, Adpro in Korea, and Miracogen in China.
The authenticity of food raw materials, ingredients and finished products is integral to securing and maintaining consumer trust and protecting company brands. A look at the current economic climate and how it is shaping food fraud in different segments and geographical regions of the market will set the scene for understanding how the Thermo Scientific NGS Food Authenticity workflow can be a powerful tool for food manufacturers.
In 2020, an investigation into the presence of Salmonella spp. in reformed chicken products was undertaken in response to an increase in Salmonella Enteritidis infections in the UK. The initial detection of Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak strains was achieved through the application of a RapidFinder PCR Kit. This serotype-specific PCR method was chosen due to previous success in tracking the spread of Salmonella Typhimurium in the food chain from slaughterhouse environmental samples.
Listeriais a widespread microorganism in nature andListeria monocytogenesis one of the most harmful pathogens which can cause serious foodborne illnesses and infections.
Dr Collin reviews the evaluation and selection of rapid pathogen detection tests for quality and safety in dairy manufacturing operations.
Mycotoxins are toxic chemicals produced by molds and fungi that especially threaten food crops and grain. They appear in field crops from toxigenic and plant pathogenic fungi during the growing season. Researchers believe that their emergence is mainly the result of poor environmental controls and other crop susceptibility factors. They also account for considerable economic costs to the feed and food industries.
In several markets around the world, the use of hemp in food-related products has grown rapidly. As more consumers are exposed to these products, food safety has become a key concern for producers and regulators.
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