A Method for Detecting Fungal Contamination in Paperboard Cartons

Simplified method for detecting tritium contamination in plants and soil.

Cost-effective methods are needed to identify the presence and distribution of tritium near radioactive waste disposal and other contaminated sites. The objectives of this study were to (i) develop a simplified sample preparation method for determining tritium contamination in plants and (ii) determine if plant data could be used as an indicator of soil contamination. The method entailed collec...

Development of RadRob15, A Robot for Detecting Radioactive Contamination in Nuclear Medicine Departments

Accidental or intentional release of radioactive materials into the living or working environment may cause radioactive contamination. In nuclear medicine departments, radioactive contamination is usually due to radionuclides which emit high energy gamma photons and particles. These radionuclides have a broad range of energies and penetration capabilities. Rapid detection of radioactive contami...

Detecting Contamination in Fragrances

Design and Evaluation of a PCR Method for Detecting White Spot Syndrome Virus in Shrimp

Background: White spot syndrome virus (wssv) is the causing agent for white spot disease in shrimp and many crustaceans. This disease is highly contagious and can cause death within 3–10 days under normal culture conditions. Therefore, early diagnosis of the virus is a necessity. Materials and Methods: Primers were designed for three regions of the virus genome and one region of the shrimp geno...

A Survey on Fungal Contamination Incurrent Consumed Spices in Hamedan in 2019

Background: Spices are a rich source of powerful antioxidants and food flavors in the production and maintenance process that may be exposed to fungal contamination. The purpose of this study was to investigate the fungal contamination of various spices including curry, red pepper, black pepper, turmeric and cinnamon from some supermarkets in Hamedan. Methods: In this cross-sectional study that...