The Drip by AQUALAB: Noroviruses, Influenza Risks, and Cutting-Edge Detection Methods
10/16/24 • 40 min
Matthew Moore is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Department of Food Science who is recognized for his groundbreaking research on foodborne pathogens. In this episode, we’ll tackle the risks of influenza H5N1 jumping to mammals and debunk misconceptions about foodborne illnesses, especially noroviruses. We’ll also explore cutting-edge virus detection methods using magnetic liquids and nanopore technology, and discuss the impact of climate change on virus transmission.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Viral vs. bacterial foodborne illnesses
- How do noroviruses survive the journey through your body?
- The impact of climate change on foodborne viruses and mycotoxins
- Cutting-edge work in virus detection and concentration
- Why policy matters when it comes to controlling outbreaks
- ... and why it's not just cruise ships affected by noroviruses
Jump to:
(05:56) Viruses must withstand harsh conditions to infect.
(08:14) Key Nnorovirus research: viral entry, replication, and ongoing breakthroughs.
(12:56) Using bacteria to capture viruses cost-effectively.
(14:04) Engineering E. Coli for norovirus detection and collaboration.
(17:08) Fingerprint norovirus to identify outbreaks accurately.
(23:50) Researching virus resistance to disinfectants and application.
(25:20) Students advancing magnetic liquids for virus detection.
(29:05) How climate change and mycotoxins affect food safety.
(33:01) Current H5N1 risk to humans remains low.
(36:00) The guest’s favorite artist and song
(38:34) Featured artist and song
(39:13) This episode’s Mantra
Featured Artist and Song:
Links mentioned in this episode:
University of Massachusetts, Department of Food Science
Dr Matthew Moore’s current research
Outstanding Young Scientist Award in honor of Samuel Cate Prescott
Calculating Infinity by The Dillinger Escape Plan, music was chosen by Matthew Moore
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Matthew Moore is an Associate Professor at the University of Massachusetts, Department of Food Science who is recognized for his groundbreaking research on foodborne pathogens. In this episode, we’ll tackle the risks of influenza H5N1 jumping to mammals and debunk misconceptions about foodborne illnesses, especially noroviruses. We’ll also explore cutting-edge virus detection methods using magnetic liquids and nanopore technology, and discuss the impact of climate change on virus transmission.
In this episode, you’ll hear about:
- Viral vs. bacterial foodborne illnesses
- How do noroviruses survive the journey through your body?
- The impact of climate change on foodborne viruses and mycotoxins
- Cutting-edge work in virus detection and concentration
- Why policy matters when it comes to controlling outbreaks
- ... and why it's not just cruise ships affected by noroviruses
Jump to:
(05:56) Viruses must withstand harsh conditions to infect.
(08:14) Key Nnorovirus research: viral entry, replication, and ongoing breakthroughs.
(12:56) Using bacteria to capture viruses cost-effectively.
(14:04) Engineering E. Coli for norovirus detection and collaboration.
(17:08) Fingerprint norovirus to identify outbreaks accurately.
(23:50) Researching virus resistance to disinfectants and application.
(25:20) Students advancing magnetic liquids for virus detection.
(29:05) How climate change and mycotoxins affect food safety.
(33:01) Current H5N1 risk to humans remains low.
(36:00) The guest’s favorite artist and song
(38:34) Featured artist and song
(39:13) This episode’s Mantra
Featured Artist and Song:
Links mentioned in this episode:
University of Massachusetts, Department of Food Science
Dr Matthew Moore’s current research
Outstanding Young Scientist Award in honor of Samuel Cate Prescott
Calculating Infinity by The Dillinger Escape Plan, music was chosen by Matthew Moore
Connect with the show
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(06:54) How pressure affects weak bonds, not strong covalent bonds.
(12:50) Why clostridium botulinum struggles to grow in coconut water.
(16:54) The guest’s favorite artist and song
(20:30) Featured artist and song
(22:31) This episode’s Mantra
Featured Artist and Song:
Cheshmhaye Tameshki by Marjan Farsad, sung by Roodabeh Derakhshanian
Links mentioned in this episode:
Hiperbaric High Pressure Technologies
The Scientist by Coldplay, music was chosen by Mario Gonzalez Angulo
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Jump to:
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(33:44) Establish boundaries, evaluate regularly, and address ethical implications.
(36:08) Food's cultural, political, and religious dimensions influence meaning.
(41:40) This episode’s song recommendation
(42:24) This episode's mantra
Featured Artist and Song:
Places to Be by Fred again..
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