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As we navigate the complexities of foodborne pathogens, understanding E.coli's behaviour and the risks it poses is crucial for safeguarding public health. Traditional testing methods, while foundational, often fall short in identifying emerging VTEC-producing strains, underscoring the need for more comprehensive and adaptive testing solutions. In this article FreshCheck's James Wragg takes a deep dive into E.coli and explores the history, challenges and solutions in light of recent contamination outbreaks in the UK. Read more: https://lnkd.in/dEWnKfSp

What is the #OneHealth approach? Europe is facing increasingly complex and frequent threats to health and well-being. Many of these threats are driven by unsustainable patterns of production and consumption, and they serve as a stark reminder that human health is strictly interconnected with the health of animals, plants and wider ecosystems. Find out more on how five EU agencies (including the EEA) are working together to make EU countries better equipped to prevent, predict, detect, and respond to health threats. https://lnkd.in/dxhWHwmN

If you wanted to hear the The Brookings Institution webinar on #biosafety and #COVID origins, in which I was a panellist, here it is: https://lnkd.in/geNjamuK

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Looking to learn more about the air we breathe in BC? The 2023 State of the Air Report, published by BC Lung Foundation in collaboration with its Air Quality and Health Steering Committee, is now available. The 2023 State of the Air Report documents how BC’s lung health researchers and policy makers are combining a growing awareness of how lung health and climate change intersect. With an increase in deadly wildfire seasons and extreme heat events, risk education and mitigation measures are becoming more important than ever. Learn more at bclung/SOTA2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is one of the top global health threats, yet most don’t recognize the harm it is causing. #GoBlueForAMR is a Canada-wide colour campaign during World AMR Awareness Week (WAAW) November 18-24 to increase the visibility of AMR and share knowledge on how to tackle this growing threat. AMR casts a large shadow worldwide—it threatens human and animal health, the foundations of modern medicine, agriculture, food security, and economic and social wellbeing. But there are proven ways to slow and control AMR – everyone and all sectors can help. To mark WAAW, landmarks all across Canada will be lit blue to increase awareness of AMR. For More information: visit https://lnkd.in/gXDxwaFX

Wastewater surveillance, an early detection tool that identified COVID-19 surges during the pandemic, continues its relevance in Oklahoma, but with a different focus: monitoring for foodborne pathogens. By testing wastewater samples, researchers at OU are working to detect these pathogens before symptoms even appear, offering a vital window into future health issues. Read more about this groundbreaking #OUResearch. https://lnkd.in/gDjxEiD3