Tag: Ohio State University
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Antimicrobial Peptides in Chickens: A Promising Defense Against Salmonella
Introduction: A New Tool Against a Old Foe Salmonella remains the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness linked to poultry, challenging farmers and public health officials alike. A new line of research from scientists at The Ohio State University and collaborators explores a novel defense: antimicrobial peptides derived from probiotic bacteria. In both laboratory settings…
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Antimicrobial Peptides Show Promise Against Salmonella in Chickens, Study Finds
New Hope in the Fight Against Salmonella Researchers from The Ohio State University have identified antimicrobial peptides derived from a probiotic bacterial strain that could help curb Salmonella, the leading cause of bacterial foodborne illness linked to poultry. In a series of lab and live-animal tests, these peptides demonstrated the ability to inhibit Salmonella growth…