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Development of a biosensor for the rapid detection of Salmonella Typhimurium in milk
(2008-09-09)
Foodborne illnesses are still serious problems in the United States. Methods for rapid detection of foodborne pathogens are needed to protect public health. The recent advances in biosensor technology enabled the rapid ...
The Effects of Service Recovery Satisfaction on Customer Loyalty and Future Behavioral Intentions: An Exploratory Study in the Luxury Hotel Industry
(2008-09-09)
This study investigated the quality of the complaint management process employed in five luxury hotels around the United States. Over the past two decades, complaint management research has focused on methods to evaluate ...
A Novel Role for Fetuin-A in the Pathophysiology of Glucocorticoid-Mediated Insulin Resistance
(2008-09-09)
Fetuin-A (also called alpha2-HS glycoprotein), a phosphorylated protein secreted by the liver, is a physiological inhibitor of the insulin receptor tyrosine kinase (IR-TK). Elevated plasma levels of fetuin-A have been ...
Caffeine Content of National and Store Brand Carbonated Beverages
(2008-09-09)
Caffeine is a well-known stimulant which is added as an ingredient to various carbonated soft drinks. Caffeine has drawn more attention due to its physiological effects beyond that of its stimulatory effect. Consumers are ...
Evaluation of the bulk sweetener D-tagatose and the high intensity sweetener Splenda as sugar replacers in cookies
(2008-09-09)
For a variety of health reasons, consumers are consuming more foods prepared with less metabolizeable sugars and artificial sweeteners. Before sugar replacers can be used in foods, their effect on food characteristics ...
Changes in energy expenditure associated with injestion of high protein, high fat versus high protein, low fat meals among underweight, normal weight, and overweight females
(2008-09-09)
Changes in energy expenditure in response to ingestion of a high protein, high fat meal versus an isocaloric high protein, low fat meal were investigated in 21 females, aged 19-28 years. Subjects were classified based on ...
Hospitality Internships as a Career Development Tool: Stakeholder Perceptions and Expectations
(2009-02-23)
The purpose of the study is to investigate hospitality internships so that: 1) the internship experience can be strengthened and improved in such a way that students and industry professionals are both receiving benefit, ...
The Interactive Effects of N-3 Long-Chain Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids and Methylmercury on the Cardiovascular System
(2009-02-23)
Coldwater marine fish, an excellent source of n-3 long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids (LCPUFA), is often contaminated with the environmental pollutant methylmercury (MeHg). N-3 LCPUFA and MeHg have contrasting effects ...
Role of calcium-independent phospholipase A2 in insulin-stimulated glucose uptake in 3T3-L1 adipocytes
(2009-08-06)
Calcium-independent phospholipase A2 (iPLA2) is a member of the phospholipase A2 family that catalyzes the hydrolysis of glycerophospholipid at the sn-2 position to liberate free fatty acid and lysophospholipid. Recent ...
Food Safety Improvements by Recombinant Protein Technologies
(2009-02-23)
Food safety is a scientific term to describe proper handling, preparation and storage of foods to prevent the spread of potential hazards. Health hazards associated with foods are usually categorized as biological, chemical, ...