Bioengineered probiotic could prevent listeria infections
For pregnant women, the elderly and those with weakened immune systems, listeriosis is a serious foodborne illness often linked to deli meats, fresh produce and dairy products. Even with antibiotic treatment, listeriosis is fatal for about 20 percent of patients, resulting in thousands of deaths annually. Purdue University’s Arun Bhunia, a professor of food science, and [...]