Yolanda Sanz, researcher at the Microbial Ecology, Nutrition and Health Department of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), participated in the 16th edition of the conference programme entitled: "The intestinal microbiome: a vital organ for our health". The event took place last Monday, May 6 at the Ámbito Cultural de El Corte Inglés in Malaga. The set of microorganisms that inhabit our intestine (microbiota) act as interlocutors between the environment and the biological...

The European Cooperation in Science and Technology (COST) is a funding organisation for the creation of research networks, called COST Actions. These networks offer an open space for collaboration among scientists across Europe (and beyond) and thereby give impetus to research advancements and innovation. Cristina Molina Rosell, Research Professor and Director of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology (IATA), has been appointed Vice President of CA18101 - SOURDOugh, a biotechnology...

The Bootcamp FOODMIO organized at the University of Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany, took place from 26th to 29th March. These days were held within the framework of the educational projects of EIT Food. The aim was to develop meat products incorporating vegetable by-products or novel protein sources. Laura Laguna, from the Food Science group of the Institute of Agrochemistry and Food Technology, was present as principal investigator of the CSIC in the project, and María Espert and Patricia...

Although viruses may be responsible for roughly half of all foodborne illness outbreaks, current testing methods are difficult because of the time, complexity and cost involved. Current testing for human pathogen viruses in produce is costly, complex and time consuming. Researchers are using next-generation sequencing to try to find organisms that could reliably indicate the presence of viral pathogens. If an indicator is found, it may provide the basis for development of a quick, easy-to-use...