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Protecting Yourself Against Listeria Outbreaks

Protecting Yourself Against Listeria Outbreaks

Most people generally assume that the food they buy is safe to eat. Although this is usually true, even developed countries like the United States can experience widespread food contamination outbreaks. In October 2013, Taylor Farms, the world’s largest producer ...

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Are You at Risk of Salmonella Poisoning?

Are You at Risk of Salmonella Poisoning?

When most of us go to the grocery store, we tend not to worry if the food we buy can make us sick. Many shoppers associate contaminated food with developing nations, and don’t consider food poisoning to be all that ...

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The Synthetic Cell: A New Frontier for Science

The idea of creating a cell entirely from scratch might seem impossible, something only achievable with advanced technology in the distant future. But a team of scientists from the J. Craig Venter Institute in Rockville, Maryland have managed to accomplish ...

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A Closer Look at Strep Throat

A Closer Look at Strep Throat

Nothing can ruin a day quite like strep throat, the throat’s most common type of bacterial infection. This condition affects a number of areas of the body, and can leave you feeling drained and down for the count. Fortunately, there ...

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