There is some good news in 2020! The World Health Organization (WHO) announced August 25th that Africa is free from wild polio, which leaves just two countries left where the Continue Reading
Possible Salmonella Risk – Recall of Onions Across the U.S.
The FDA announced August 1st, 2020 that the Thomas International Inc. is recalling all of its onions, regardless of color, from all 50 states in the U.S. due to a Continue Reading
Could This Vaccine Be the Answer to Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk?
Throughout history, inventions and research intended for one use, ends up being a discovery of a lifetime. Penicillin, pacemakers, and x-rays are just a few of our history’s accidental life-saving Continue Reading
Masks in the Time of COVID-19: The Science Behind Wearing One
In the time of COVID-19, most cities, towns, and organizations around the world are not only recommending citizens to wear masks, but are requiring it. For some this has sparked Continue Reading
Vitamin D and COVID-19: Does Lack of Vitamin Connect to Virus Severity?
Guest Author: Dr. Helen Whitby, Technical Specialist Recent studies have started showing that in countries where natural sunlight is lower, there is an increase in vitamin D deficiencies. This makes Continue Reading
Will Remdesivir Be the Hope to Help Treat COVID-19?
Guest Author – Grace Guo, Technical Specialist Remdesivir, a nucleoside analog investigation antiviral drug developed by Gilead Sciences, is being studied in several clinical trials as an experimental treatment for Continue Reading
PAH Chemicals in Electronic Products Can Have Hazardous Effects
Guest Author: Tim Nelson – Fuels & Chemicals Global Marketing Manager The widespread use of electronic products has drawn increased attention to their impact on the environment, due to the Continue Reading
SARS-CoV-2 : What the Virus is and How We Can Detect It
Guest Author: Helen Whitby, Technical Specialist Coronaviruses (like SARS-CoV-2) are enveloped viruses which possess a unique replication strategy with distinctive biological characteristics. These viruses are spherical in shape with small Continue Reading
The Science of Washing Your Hands – Best Practices to Prevent Illness
COVID-19 is what every one around the world is talking about. The virus is spreading at an alarming rate, having now found its way to every continent, except for Antarctica. Continue Reading
COVID-19 Science and Steps to Take to Avoid the Virus
The news and social media feeds have been buzzing lately with stories on COVID-19, also known as coronavirus disease. However, when there is a topic trending in the news, it Continue Reading