Hungarian 
Staphylococcus saprophyticus responsible for urinary tract infections has been identified as a foodborne pathogen
The meat industry may be a possible major source of S. saprophyticus, which causes human urinary tract infections (UTIs).
We celebrate World Soil Day on 5th December
The initiative, supported by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), aims to raise awareness of the importance of healthy soil and to advocate for the sustainable management of soil resources.
26th meeting of EFSA Emerging Risk Exchange Network (EREN)
The 26th meeting of EREN was held online on 21-22th of October. Three colleagues of Digital Food Institute participated on the meeting, dr. Ákos Józwiak as Hungarian member, Dr. Zsuzsa Farkas as Hungarian substitute member of the Network and Elisa Palmas as an observer.
Mosquito vector control with new technologies
Malaria, dengue fever, Zika fever, chikungunya fever - all are zoonotic diseases dangerous to humans which are transmitted by mosquitoes. The scientific community is investing considerable effort to contain them. As they become increasingly resistant to pesticides, new technologies are being developed.
35th EFFoST International Conference
This year, EFFoST International Conference was held in Lausanne, Switzerland between 1-4 of November. Two colleagues of our Institute, dr. Ákos Jóźwiak and Dr. Zsuzsa Farkas have taken part at the event.
New research project launched with the participation of DFI
In October 2021, the project "Development of anti-bacterial resistance product in veterinary medicine, development of a supporting repository platform" was launched.
Circular economy: using waste as fertilising products
Promoting increased use of recycled nutrients would help to develop a circular economy and allow for a more resource-efficient overall use of nutrients, but attention needs to be paid to the heavy metal contamination of fertilising products.
The effects of climate change on marine life
The European Food Safety Authority's (EFSA) Emerging Risk Exchange Network (EREN) has been briefed by Member State representatives on several issues related to the impact of climate change on marine life.
Exposure to pesticides increases the possibility of developing resistance
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the most challenging public health issues of our time. A new study has investigated the link between exposure to pesticides and the development of antibiotic resistance.
Micro- and nanoplastics
Micro- and nanoplastics, which have become the focus of scientific interest over the past decade, are increasingly in the news.