Enzymes play a central role in many areas: They are essential for metabolism and are used in plants, the human body, and a wide variety of industrial processes. However, under certain conditions, about 20 percent of known enzymes show reduced activity when confronted with an excessive amount of molecules. This phenomenon, known as substrate inhibition, can… Read more »
In a systematic review and meta-analysis, researchers from the Chair of Epidemiology and Preventive Medicine at the University of Regensburg conducted the first comprehensive investigation into the link between sustainable diets and various cancer risks. The international analysis shows that those who eat a sustainable diet have a lower risk of developing cancer and cancer-related deaths. "This is not only an advantage for those who eat a sustainable diet. They are also contributing to… Read more »
A recent study led by the COMET Center FFoQSI (Austrian Competence Centre for Feed and Food Quality, Safety and Innovation), Vienna, and the University of Veterinary Medicine Vienna (Vetmeduni) shows that Listeria (L.) monocytogenes can colonize existing biofilms. But not only that, L. monocytogenes hides within them and survives. Microorganisms in the natural and human-made environment predominantly live in communities that are… Read more »
