R-type bacteriocins are bacteriophage-like proteins found in many different bacteria, which kill competing bacteria. To create Avidocins, Pylum engineers the bacteriocin’s phage-like tendrils to ...

The global antimicrobial packaging ingredient for food packaging market is poised for significant growth, with an expected ...

Robert Dorit’s lab is broadly concerned with experimental, retrospective and computational approaches to molecular evolution. They are also interested in understanding the genetics of antibiotic ...

Bacteria produce chemicals called bacteriocins to kill microbial competitors. These chemicals can serve as natural preservatives by killing potentially dangerous pathogens in food. Lanthipeptides, a ...

It’s been shown that the good stuff can produce antibiotic-like substances called bacteriocins that kill harmful bacteria. That’s why it’s best to focus on building a healthy microbiome ...

To destroy their rival microorganisms, bacteria create substances known as bacteriocins. Due to their ability to eradicate potentially harmful pathogens from food, these chemicals can act as natural ...

1. Yao, S. and Chen, H. 2021. Development and evaluation of a point-of-use UV appliance for fresh produce decontamination. Int. J. Food Micro. 339: 109024. doi: 10. ...

Jorge’s research interests include the development of novel preservation tools for seafood and other animal foods, such as the use of lactic acid bacteria and their bacteriocins, natural organic acids ...