Author name: Paul Laurent

In the sprawling landscapes of South Africa, a silent battle is raging—not against an invading army, but against a microscopic foe that threatens both human and animal health. Salmonella Typhimurium, a bacterium known for causing salmonellosis, is ev

In a world where vitamin deficiencies continue to pose significant health challenges, particularly among vulnerable populations, a groundbreaking study offers a promising avenue for improvement. Published in *Frontiers in Nutrition* (translated to En

In the heart of Ethiopia, a silent battle rages on against a microscopic foe: rotavirus A, a leading cause of severe gastroenteritis in children. Despite the introduction of vaccines, the virus’s high mutation and reassortment rates pose a significan

In the lush, biodiverse landscapes of India, a team of researchers led by Oliviya Regi from the Department of Vegetable Science at Kerala Agricultural University has uncovered distinct genetic markers that could revolutionize the way we understand an

In the quest to enhance the nutritional value and safety of rice, a staple food for over half the world’s population, researchers have made significant strides. A recent study published in the journal ‘Rice’ (translated from Italian as ‘Riso’) has un

In the world of coffee, not all beans are created equal. While we often focus on the perfect brew, a significant portion of the coffee harvest is deemed low-grade or defective, often discarded or used for low-value applications. However, researchers

In the heart of Shandong Agricultural University, a groundbreaking discovery is unfolding that could revolutionize the sericulture industry. Researchers, led by Dr. Chunjiu Ren from the Department of Sericulture, have found that the probiotic Bacillu

In a groundbreaking development for the bioproduction of high-value compounds, researchers have successfully engineered the oleaginous yeast Yarrowia lipolytica to co-produce thymol and carvacrol, two phenolic monoterpenes with extensive applications

In the vast, underexplored world of marine microalgae, a tiny cyanobacterium named Chroococcus turigidus is making waves. Researchers, led by Reham Gamal from the National Institute of Oceanography and Fisheries (NIOF), have discovered that this unas