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- 1Salmonella identified in French pumpkin seed outbreak●Salmonella found in French pumpkin seed outbreak
French food safety authorities have identified salmonella as the cause of an ongoing outbreak linked to pumpkin seeds, according to Food Safety News. The finding points to contaminated seeds as the source of illnesses in France. Investigators are expected to trace the supply chain and determine whether products need to be recalled from the market.
- 2Scientists map complete pumpkin genome●A complete pumpkin genome opens door to better breeding | Newswise
Researchers have assembled a complete pumpkin genome, a milestone announced via Newswise. With the full genetic sequence available, breeders can more precisely develop pumpkin varieties with improved traits such as disease resistance, yield and fruit quality. The breakthrough is expected to speed up breeding programs and support research across the squash and gourd family.
- 3Pumpkin enzyme shows promise against peanut allergy proteins in lab tests●Pumpkin-derived enzyme weakens peanut proteins' binding to allergy antibodies in lab tests https:// lemmy.today/post/607
Researchers report that an enzyme derived from pumpkin weakens the ability of peanut proteins to bind to allergy antibodies in laboratory tests. The finding suggests a possible avenue for reducing peanut allergenicity, though results so far are confined to in vitro experiments and have not been tested in patients. No details on the research team, journal, or timeline for further studies are available.