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Previously Unidentified Microbes Detected in Food 
A new database with more than 2,500 food metagenomes gives scientists a glimpse into the microbial diversity of the human diet.
Previously Unidentified Microbes Detected in Food 
Previously Unidentified Microbes Detected in Food 

A new database with more than 2,500 food metagenomes gives scientists a glimpse into the microbial diversity of the human diet.

A new database with more than 2,500 food metagenomes gives scientists a glimpse into the microbial diversity of the human diet.

food science

Two scientists at a table with two petri dishes of mold. One scientist opens a cloche revealing a meat-like patty made of koji mold.
Mold Burger: Coming Right Up
Laura Tran, PhD | Aug 15, 2024 | 2 min read
From the laboratory to the table, researchers cooked bioengineered fungi into a tempting patty.
Pieces of cheddar cheese.
How Microbes Craft Cheese Flavors
Mariella Bodemeier Loayza Careaga, PhD | Jul 1, 2024 | 2 min read
Bacterial strains compete and cooperate to make cheddar cheese tasty.
A block of cheddar cheese pictured here with various accompaniments. 
Cheddar Cheese Lovers Have Interactive Microbes to Thank
Vaishnavi Sridhar, PhD | May 16, 2024 | 3 min read
Scientists used a commercial year-long cheddar making process to show how various bacterial communities interact and contribute to the distinct flavor of cheddar.
Industrial bioreactor with scientist in personal protective equipment
Introduction to Bioprocessing
Amielle Moreno, PhD | May 8, 2024 | 7 min read
Bioprocessing employs the transformative power of biochemistry to drive sustainable production and pharmaceutical development.
Zero waste shopping and sustainable lifestyle concept photograph of vegetables, grains, pasta, eggs and fruits in reusable packaging on a wooden panel background.
Breaking Down Proteins to Build Food Waste Solutions
AltaBioscience | May 16, 2023 | 1 min read
Amino acid analysis helps scientists open the door to new food opportunities for healthier and more environmentally friendly food production.
Researchers Grow Veggies in Space
Ashley Yeager | Jun 1, 2018 | 4 min read
Experiments to cultivate greens on the International Space Station and in simulated Martian environments pave the way for feeding crews during deep space missions.
Emails Reveal Questionable Practices by Cornell Food Scientist and His Coauthors
Shawna Williams | Feb 26, 2018 | 2 min read
The correspondence points to routine data-massaging at a high-profile lab.
More Support for Allergen-Exposure Strategy
Jef Akst | Mar 8, 2016 | 2 min read
A second study finds evidence that feeding children peanuts could help prevent them from developing allergies to the legume later in life.
“Mucho” Ado About Nothing?
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jul 14, 2014 | 3 min read
Linking a mold identified in a sample of recalled yogurt to consumer-reported illnesses may be premature, scientists say.
Speaking of Food Science
The Scientist | Jun 1, 2014 | 2 min read
June 2014's selection of notable quotes
Parsing Pathogens
Jef Akst | Jun 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Meet the peptide-covered microcantilever device capable of differentiating subtypes of Salmonella.
Haley Oliver: Master of Meat
Jef Akst | Jun 1, 2014 | 3 min read
Assistant Professor, Department of Food Science, Purdue University, Age: 32
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