Anti-Therapeutic Action: genotoxic

Patulin Biodegradation by Rhodosporidiobolus ruineniae and Meyerozyma guilliermondii Isolated From Fruits

Patulin is a dangerous toxin produced by molds that grow on apples and peaches, posing serious health risks to consumers. Researchers isolated two yeast species from fruits that can effectively break down patulin into a less toxic compound called (E)-ascladiol. The yeasts work by using enzymes inside their cells to degrade the toxin, and this biological approach could be used to safely remove patulin from contaminated fruits and fruit products.

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Impact of OTAbZIP on Ochratoxin A production, mycelium growth and pathogenicity of Aspergillus westerdijkiae under water activity stress

Researchers studied how a specific gene (OTAbZIP) in a fungus called Aspergillus westerdijkiae controls the production of ochratoxin A, a poisonous substance that can contaminate food. By removing this gene, scientists found that the fungus could no longer produce the toxin, even when exposed to different moisture levels. This discovery could help prevent food contamination with this dangerous mycotoxin and protect human health.

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The Color-Developing Methods for Cultivated Meat and Meat Analogues: A Mini-Review

This review examines how scientists are improving the color of lab-grown and plant-based meat to make them look more like traditional meat. Both natural ingredients like beet juice and paprika, as well as specialized cooking techniques, can help achieve the desired red meat color. The research shows that combining multiple coloring methods works better than using a single ingredient, and natural colorants are becoming preferred over synthetic dyes due to health concerns.

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From mold to mycotoxins: an LC–MS/MS method for quantifying airborne mycotoxins in indoor environments

Mold in water-damaged buildings produces toxic compounds called mycotoxins that can become airborne and be breathed in. This study developed a precise laboratory method to detect and measure 29 different mycotoxins in indoor air samples. Researchers tested the method in three real mold-infested buildings and successfully identified seven different mycotoxins, proving the method works well even when toxin levels are very low. This breakthrough helps determine whether moldy indoor environments pose serious health risks to workers and occupants.

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