The effect of hydrothermal desulfation of Gracilaria on the physicochemical and structural alterations of gel by different temperatures.

Drying-induced photoluminescence enhancement of gold nanoclusters for ultrafast and highly sensitive lateral flow assay detection of food contaminants.

A novel Mn-MOF-HBT based fluorescent sensor for selective and sensitive detection of acrylamide in food products.

A new highly sensitive fluorescent probe for fluorescence sensing of formaldehyde in living cells/food samples.

Terahertz metasurface sensor based on patterned metal slit structure for trace detection.

A deprotection-oxidation cascade-regulated dual-responsive near-infrared fluorescent probe for individual and sequential detection of H2S/HClO with applications in food safety monitoring.

Exploring meat analogs: A review of alternative proteins with a focus on food safety and regulatory challenges

The 28-spotted potato ladybird beetle (Henosepilachna vigintioctopunctata) is a globally significant pest of solanaceous crops, including potato (Solanum tuberosum L.), a staple food crop critical for global food security. Current pest management heavily relies on synthetic pesticides, raising concerns about resistance evolution, environmental contamination, and food safety. This study explores the efficacy of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Cry3A and Cry3B proteins as a viable alternative against H. vigintioctopunctata larvae. Transgenic potato plants (cultivar E3) expressing Cry3A and Cry3B genes were successfully engineered via Agrobacterium tumefaciens-mediated transformation. Molecular analyses confirmed stable transgene integration and high expression levels in single-copy transgenic lines, with an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay further verifying stable accumulation of Bt proteins. Bioassays using transgenic foliage demonstrated rapid and significant larval mortality, exceeding 31.67% within 24 h and reaching 100% in some lines by day 13, in contrast to minimal mortality (17.5%) in wild-type controls. Moreover, transgenic plants exhibited substantially reduced foliar damage, confirming strong protective efficacy. This study is the first to report the insecticidal activity of Cry3A and Cry3B proteins against H. vigintioctopunctata, thereby expanding the application scope of Bt-mediated resistance in potato. Our findings highlight the potential of transgenic potato as a sustainable and effective tool for managing this devastating pest, offering a promising strategy to reduce reliance on chemical pesticides and mitigate associated risks. © 2026 Society of Chemical Industry.

Mechanisms of deoxynivalenol-induced multi-organ toxicity in broiler chickens: The central role of the Rap1/MAPK pathway revealed by network pharmacology and molecular docking.

Functional divergence of MdMYB123 and its truncated variant modulates Cd uptake and detoxification in apple.

Smartphone-enabled fluorescence sensing platform for As(V) detection in food and environmental matrices using CeO2@Curcumin fluorescent probe.

Low-potential-triggered luminol-water electrochemiluminescence system integrated with molecularly imprinted polymer for sensitive and selective detection of ochratoxin A.

A single CDs/Fe-MOF luminescent probe with dual-emission for the simultaneous detection of nitrite and copper (II) ions.

Increasing the rigidity of haptens to enhance the immunological performance of monoclonal antibodies against organophosphorus nerve agents.

Polysaccharide-based molecularly imprinted polymers: Design, synthesis, sustainability, characterization, and applications.

Antifungal mechanism and mycotoxin control of Ligusticum jeholense essential oil against Alternaria alternata in postharvest tomato.

Key metabolic and proteolytic pathways contributing to cadmium tolerance in soybean.

In the European Union, official food safety monitoring data collected by member states are submitted to the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) and published on Zenodo. This data includes 392 million analytical results derived from over 15.2 million samples covering more than 4000 different types of food products, offering great opportunities for artificial intelligence to analyze trends, predict hazards, and support early warning systems. However, the current format with data distributed across approximately 1000 files totaling several hundred gigabytes hinders accessibility and analysis. To address this, we introduce the CompreHensive European Food Safety (CHEFS) database , which consolidates EFSA monitoring data on pesticide residues, veterinary medicinal product residues, and chemical contaminants into a unified and structured dataset. We describe the creation and structure of the CHEFS database and demonstrate its potential by analyzing trends in European food safety monitoring data from 2000 to 2024. Our analyses explore changes in monitoring activities, the most frequently tested products, which products were most often non-compliant and which contaminants were most often found, and differences across countries. These findings highlight the CHEFS database as both a centralized data source and a strategic tool for guiding food safety policy, research, and regulation. • CHEFS unifies 392M EU food safety analytical results into one structured dataset. • Covers pesticides, vet drugs, and chemical contaminants in 15.2M food samples. • Enables AI use for trend analysis, risk prediction, and early warnings. • Solves access issues by merging 1000+ files into one clean database. • Reveals key trends in food safety monitoring across Europe (2000–2024).

·ATP-enhanced PB@MIL-100(Fe) nanozyme enables dual-mode ratiometric colorimetric and smartphone-based hydrogel detection of nitrite in food samples.

A comprehensive overview of traditional containers versus edible coatings in cheese maturation: new insights into microbial biodiversity, cultural heritage, challenges and food safety