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The World’s Smallest Data Recorder

E. coli,Science | April 8, 2018

In a groundbreaking study, researchers have converted a natural bacterial immune system into the world’s smallest microscopic data recorder. By using the bacterial CRISPR/Cas immune system to generate miniature living tape recorders, scientists have successfully opened a new path to… read more

The Grocery Gap: How Regional Food Sources Impact Food Insecurity

Food Policy | April 8, 2018

Many of us do not have to worry about being hungry, or where our next meal is coming from. But those that experience food insecurity worry constantly about how to obtain healthy food. According to the US Department of Agriculture… read more

Eating, Drinking, Breathing Plastic

Water | April 6, 2018

That the ocean is full of plastic is officially old news. It’s been almost a decade since oceanographer and racing boat captain Charles J. Moore first spotted giant trash gyres swirling in the Pacific Ocean. Widespread plastic pollution on land… read more

This Week in Recalls – Kimchi Soup, Beef Jerky, and Pork Products

Outbreaks & Recalls | April 6, 2018

By: Heather Williams Undeclared Allergen An undeclared allergen recall is issued when the contents of a food product do not match the ingredients listed on the packaging. This poses a serious issue for those with food allergies and sensitivities, as they… read more