The gang goes over the ins and outs of vegetable fermentation! Join us as we discuss this ancient preservation method over time, its current trends, fermentation in biofuels, the role it plays in our microbiomes, how it translates to active packing, and much more! 

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Episode #20 Fermented Veggies!

FMM had the opportunity to interview fermentation instructor, author, and blogger, Amanda Feifer! Listen to learn some interesting facts about fermentations and get excited for our upcoming fermented vegetables episode!Music from https://filmmusic.io“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Interview with Pickle Extraordinaire, Amanda Feifer!

What is antibiotic resistance? How is it spread? Are there alternatives to antibiotics? Join the FMM team and find out the answers to these questions and much more!Music from https://filmmusic.io“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Antibiotic Resistance

Want to learn more about what makes your food sweet? Join the FMM Team as they discuss about different types of sweeteners!Music from https://filmmusic.io“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Sweeteners

Produce safety is the main topic of this episode of Food Micro Minutes. Join the FMM Team as they discuss about different aspects of produce safety! Music from https://filmmusic.io"Schools Out" by Sascha Ende (https://www.sascha-ende.de)“Vivacity” by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com) License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Produce Safety

The history of beer, innovations in yeast, and brewed beverage safety are the topics in this episode of Food Micro Minutes. Join the FMM Team as they dive into the wonderfully complex (yet straight-forward), happy and hoppy, world of beer!Music from https://filmmusic.io"Vivacity" by Kevin MacLeod (https://incompetech.com)License: CC BY (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Beer!

Join Genevieve and Alexa for an interview with the Dean of Cornell University's College of Agriculture Life Sciences Dr. Kathryn Boor

Special Episode: Interview with Dr. Kathryn Boor

In the fourth episode of Season 2, Hannah Zurier and Sophia Harrand explore new sanitizer technologies. They will cover super sanitizer particles in fresh produce applications and enzyme-sanitizer combinations to fight biofilms. 

Sanitizer Applications: From Super-Particles to Synergy

In the third episode of Season 2,Caitlin Carmody and Zhixin Wang hash out the endless Food Micro applications of a genetic based tool for studying diverse populations of bacteria used in this month’s the first paper. Followed by a broader discussion of the global impact of livestock vs. lab grown meat production, related to this month’s second paper.

Episode #3 - Lunch Time: From Genetically Engineered Cheese Cultures to Lab Grown Beef Burgers

In the second episode of Season 2, Alexa Cohn and Jonathan Sogin take us through two new papers detailing a novel operon structure and antibiotic resistance mechanism. For molecular and non-molecular biologists alike, this episode is sure to bring out the science in Food Science. But, it’s not all about science - Alexa tries painting and Jonathan attempts karate; they definitely won’t be quitting their day jobs anytime soon. Papers:Saenz-Lahoya, S., Bitarte, N., Garcia, B., Burgui, S., Vergara-Irigaray, M, Valle, J., Solano, C., Toledo-Arana, A., & Lasa, I (2019). Noncontiguous operon is a genetic organization for coordinating bacterial gene expression. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 116(5): 1733-1738. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1812746116Duval, M., Dar, D., Carvalho, F., Rocha, E.P.C., Sorek, R., & Cossart, P. (2018). HflXr, a homolog of a ribosome-splitting factor, mediates antibiotic resistance. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 115(52): 13359-13364. https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.1810555115Dar, D., Shamir, M., Mellin, J.R., Koutero, M., Stern-Ginossar, N., Cossart, P., & Sorek, R. (2016). Term-seq reveals abundant ribo-regulation of antibiotics resistance in bacteria. Science, 352(6282). DOI: 10.1126/science.aad9822

Episode #2 - Novelty: From Operons to Ribosomes

For this episode, join Josh Herskovitz and Emma Farquharson as these two "twins" from the Goddard and Nugen Labs use their "sibling humor" to summarize some of the most recent and fascinating literature in Food Microbiology.This month, for our 10th episode (but 1st episode of Season 2), our speakers walk us through two new papers, while also splendidly enunciating the ways in which these findings connect to what currently is practiced within the field of Food Microbiology. Josh and Emma examine how the low levels of persistent glucose and fructose in Western diets directly interfere with the colonization of Bacteroides thetaiotamicron - a critical organism for good health. Next, these two friends chat about the use of pectins as a colonization aide prebiotic, instead of the classical concept of prebiotics as fuel for cells!We eat food every day, so it makes sense that it would be a consistently hot topic of research. So join us this month as we explore how foods can hurt AND help our health.[[If you have a moment, be sure to rate us 5 stars. It might seem silly, but those ratings help our group to get more attention and to spread new literature to those of us too busy to sit down and comb through the primary literature. If you have any questions or comments, or if you have a suggestion on how we might make our podcast even better - feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts or email us at "foodmicrominutes@gmail.com".]] Here at F.M.M., we believe in open communication as a way of highlighting the massive benefits of collaboration between scientists. Thanks for listening! 

Episode #1 - From Problem Foods to Protection Foods

For this episode, join Caitlin Carmody and Meghan McGillin as these two friends summarize some of the most recent and fascinating literature in Food Microbiology.This month, for our 9th episode, our speakers walk us through the general outlines of these two new papers and also masterfully articulate the ways in which these findings connect to what currently is practiced within the field of Food Microbiology. Caitlin and Meghan look into the use of CRISPRSeroSeq as a method for Salmonella serotype identification. This method allows for rapid and specific identification of low abundance serovars within a sample, which could revolutionize the surveillance of foodborne pathogens. This technology has the potential to increase the response rate and traceback of foodborne outbreaks of the most common foodborne disease-causing pathogen in the United States. This month we even had the pleasure of interviewing Assistant Professor at Gettysburg College, Dr. Nikki Shariat, who is one of the authors of our first paper! Dr. Shariat has a strong background in Salmonella and is currently utilizing it to develop CRISPR-based molecular tools for Salmonella surveillance. Our second paper outlines the exciting new potential of incorporating bacteriophages into chitosan-based edible films as an alternative method for biocontrol in food packaging. The paired antimicrobial properties of bacteriophages and chitosan address the issues of plastic waste in the food industry without compromising on food safety! [[If you have a moment, be sure to rate us 5 stars. It might seem silly, but those ratings help our group to get more attention and to spread new literature to those of us too busy to sit down and comb through the primary literature. If you have any questions or comments, or if you have a suggestion on how we might make our podcast even better - feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts or email us at "foodmicrominutes@gmail.com".]] Here at F.M.M., we believe in open communication as a way of highlighting the massive benefits of collaboration between scientists. Thanks for listening!

Episode #9 - From CRISPR to Chitosan

 In this month’s Podcast, Mariely Medina and Jonathan Sogin take us from B to C; or honey bees to E. coli clones. They discuss Glyphosate and its impact on honey bees’ microbiome, and how whole-genome sequencing can be used to determine the phylogeny of pathogenic outbreak strains.

Episode #8 - From Bees to Clones

For this episode, join Emma Farquharson and Hannah Zurier as these two friends summarize some of the most recent and fascinating literature in Food Microbiology. [ ] [ ] [ ] As you may recall, Hannah was last featured in Season 1, Episode #3, "From Plastics to Pathogens” while we last heard from Emma on our very first episode, "From Fruit Flies to Phages"! [ ] [ ] [ ] This month, for our seventh episode, our returning champions not only walk us through the general outlines of these three new papers but also masterfully articulate the ways in which these findings connect to what currently is practiced within the field of Food Microbiology. [ ] [ ] [ ] The topics covered this month's definitely are growing concerns and our day and age, but by using some humor and the positivity shared between friends, Emma and Hannah deliver their messages tactfully while keeping you chuckling to yourself. Join us as they speak about unstable plasmidomes, the newer technology of neutral electrolyzed oxidizing water, and what we can do to help stop emerging superbugs.Needless to say, it will be another month filled with fascinating new literature and passionate people to explain it! [ ] [ ] [ ] If you have a moment, be sure to rate us 5 stars. It might seem silly, but those ratings help our group to get more attention and to spread new literature to those of us too busy to sit down and comb through the primary literature. If you have any questions or comments, or if you have a suggestion on how we might make our podcast even better - feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts or email us at "foodmicrominutes@gmail.com". [ ] [ ] [ ] Here at F.M.M., we believe in open communication as a way of highlighting the massive benefits of collaboration between scientists. Thanks for listening!

Episode #7 - From Instability to Infections

For this episode, join Genevieve Sullivan and Sophia Harrand as they explore some of the most recent and fascinating literature in Food Microbiology. As you may recall, Genevieve was last featured in Season 1's very first episode, "From Fruit Flies to Phages" while we last heard from Sophia in our second episode "From Brains to Beer"! - This month, for our sixth episode, our returning champions not only walk us through the general outlines of these four new papers but also masterfully articulate the ways in which these findings connect to what currently is practiced within the field of Food Microbiology. Sophia and Genevieve speak of how Listeria is able to persist within food processing facilities by taking advantage of Pseudomonas' speedy biofilm formation. They then go on to highlight advances in cold plasma treatment of foods and how proteomics can be used to further investigate HOW this treatment actually works. And to finish up, Sophia shares (not just in words) her enthusiasm for Kimchi and how viral profiling may become the next big way that foods could be regionally validated! Needless to say, it will be another month filled with fascinating new literature and passionate people to explain it! - If you have a moment, be sure to rate us 5 stars. It might seem silly, but those ratings help our group to get more attention and to spread new literature to those of us too busy to sit down and comb through the primary literature. If you have any questions or comments, or if you have a suggestion on how we might make our podcast even better - feel free to leave a comment with your thoughts or email us at "foodmicrominutes@gmail.com". Here at F.M.M., we believe in open communication as a way of highlighting the massive benefits of collaboration between scientists. Thanks for listening!

Episode #6 - From Proteomics to Plasma

We are a small group of students at the Department of Food Science at Cornell University who started the podcast dedicated to summarizing, connecting new literature in Food Microbiology with current and common knowledge.Each month, our team researches primary literature, speaking with colleagues and mentors, and delving deeply into the overall body of knowledge associated with these topics.The Food Micro Minutes team members are big proponents of continuous improvement, so if you have questions, concerns, constructive feedback, or comments on details we may have missed in the podcast – feel free to shoot us an email or leave a comment on our webpage.Interested in being a guest speaker on our podcast or having us post the extra details on a subject you would like us to share? Reach out to our podcast team at FoodMicroMinutes@gmail.com or submit a comment below.

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