Dave's Picks Volume 11

Enzyme Innovation's New Study on the Stability & Effect of Bacillus coagulans LBSC on the Sensory Attributes of Food Products was Published in the Global Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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CHINO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A study published in the Global Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology finds adding the probiotic, Bacillus coagulans LBSC (SEB LBSC), to food products offers promising health benefits while maintaining the food's appearance, aroma, taste and texture.

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  • CHINO, Calif., Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A study published in the Global Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology finds adding the probiotic, Bacillus coagulans LBSC (SEB LBSC), to food products offers promising health benefits while maintaining the food's appearance, aroma, taste and texture.
  • "The findings of this research point to a significant opportunity for food manufacturers," said Vic Rathi, President of Enzyme Innovation.
  • Known for being heat-stable and spore-forming, Bacillus coagulans LBSC demonstrated robust stability when added to the tested food products, with a survival rate ranging from 42 to 98% (depending on the food).
  • Bacillus coagulans LBSC was added using conventional processes without the need for specialized equipment, making it a cost-effective option for various food items and promoting widespread accessibility.

Journal of Pharmaceutical Analysis Study Highlights Novel Method to 'Actively' Analyze Herbal Remedies

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Due to their complexity, analyzing the active ingredients (the components of a drug that are biologically "active") in TCM formulations is challenging.

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  • Due to their complexity, analyzing the active ingredients (the components of a drug that are biologically "active") in TCM formulations is challenging.
  • "And now, our method can be used to discover effective ingredients and analytes in other complex herbal remedies as well!"
  • Therefore, this novel analytical method is a big step forward for the pharmaceutical industry: understanding which ingredient is the most effective can help improve quality control standards.
  • This could result in better remedies, 'actively' contributing to this ancient school of medicine.

ReportOUT Applies Lens of Social Learning Theory on Modern Education, Reveals Why Collaborative Learning Is Key

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Tuesday, October 12, 2021
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In Volume 11, ReportOUT considers the benefits of team-based and collaborative models of education, taking a fresh look at theories of learning pioneered by Lev Vygotsky and Albert Bandura.

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  • In Volume 11, ReportOUT considers the benefits of team-based and collaborative models of education, taking a fresh look at theories of learning pioneered by Lev Vygotsky and Albert Bandura.
  • And in some cases, they have more to offer," said Guy Smith, Executive Editor, ReportOUT.
  • This issue is a compendium of 15 articles that provide insight on the rise of project-based learning, the importance of social interaction in learning, and how problem-based learning can still be achieved when distance learning is required.
  • The promise of competitions and video games as social learning platforms is addressed in several articles.