Presence of ochratoxin A residues in blood serum of slaughtered pigs

A new study focused on evaluating the presence of ochratoxin A (OTA) residues in the blood serum of slaughtered pigs in Greece.
Decline in biodiversity due to fungal diseases of amphibians and reptiles

Biodiversity is under severe threat from multiple factors, with emerging infectious diseases significantly impacting populations. Among these, fungal pathogens play a critical role in the decline of amphibian and reptile species globally.
Chronic wasting disease and potential animal-human transmission

Chronic wasting disease (CWD) is a fatal prion disease affecting cervids, including deer, elk, moose, and reindeer. Caused by misfolded prion proteins, it leads to neurodegeneration.
Silent threat to public health - colistin resistance
There is an emerging food safety threat related to antimicrobial resistance (AMR), particularly colistin resistance in multidrug-resistant strains.
Red dwarf honeybee: a new invasive bee species in Europe

The emergence of the red dwarf bee in Europe may raise concerns about the introduction of new parasites and viruses and the potential economic consequences.
The vegan label is no guarantee for people with food allergies
A vegán életmód és étrend az elmúlt években jelentős népszerűségre tett szert, azonban a „vegán” címkézés és annak követelményei továbbra is ellentmondásosak és hiányosan szabályozottak. A vegán termékekkel kapcsolatban gyakori probléma, hogy azt feltételezik róluk, hogy a “vegán” címke egyben allergén mentességet is jelent.
Sugar and sugar-sweetened beverages in relation to premature aging in adult survivors of childhood cancer

A recently published study examined whether sugar and sugar-sweetened beverage consumption was associated with premature aging in 3,322 childhood cancer survivors in the St. Jude Lifetime Cohort.
Diet pills and protein powders in the USA

The market for nutritional supplements is a lucrative business segment that is less regulated and supervised. Advertising of dietary supplements is very effective, with 77% of Americans feeling that the industry is trustworthy.
Agricultural intensification and childhood cancer in Brazil

A 2023 article highlighted the link between increased pesticide use and childhood cancers as a result of increased soy production.
Bacillus cytotoxicus
Bacillus cytotoxicus is a member of the Bacillus cereus group with the ability to grow at high temperatures (up to 52℃) and to synthesize cytotoxin K‐1, a diarrhoeagenic cytotoxin.