Food mould is microscopic fungi. They reproduce by releasing spores into the air, and when they fall on to food that’s starting to turn, they can grow. Mould is made up of a hair-like branching ...

"Spores are highly problematic in hospitals and the food industry, as they can cause recurring contamination by attaching to surfaces and equipment, leading to illness, spoilage and costly ...

Food health and safety experts have warned against storing leftover rice in the fridge as it can be extremely dangerous and harmful to consume if left for too long ...

The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria -- including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax -- form spores for survival. Scientists have discovered a protein that enables bacteria ...

The discovery sheds light on how certain bacteria – including strains that cause food poisoning and anthrax – form spores for survival ...

and genetic regulation of botulinum neurotoxin production and spore formation, stress and adaptive mechanisms, and ecology and cultural dynamics Applied research questions focus on diagnostics and ...

We all know mould thrives in hot temperatures, but are the freezing temperatures of your freezer enough to keep your food safe? Think again.

Using 3D printing, researchers have combined coffee grounds and mushroom spores to create a compostable plastic ...