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Antibacterial effect of phenolic compounds from peat moss and the polysaccharide chitosan

The polysaccharide (sugar substance) chitosan has a documented antibacterial effect. Hilde Mellegard's doctoral research shows that this antibacterial activity varies according to the chemical composition ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Sep 15, 2011 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Coriander oil could tackle food poisoning and drug-resistant infections

Coriander oil has been shown to be toxic to a broad range of harmful bacteria. Its use in foods and in clinical agents could prevent food-borne illnesses and even treat antibiotic-resistant infections, according to the authors ...

Biology / Cell & Microbiology

created Aug 24, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Popular diet product recalled in US amid bacteria fears

Millions of cans of a popular ready-to-drink diet product are being recalled in the United States after tests showed the liquid meals could be tainted with bacteria, the manufacturer said Friday.

Medicine & Health / Health

created Dec 05, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0