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Please help this local cafe in Exeter reach their goal, 20h left! Birdhouse cafe is a community cafe that employs people with disabilities, and offers one of the best coffees and cakes in town! Please re-tweet 🙏 avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/m…
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Marie Skłodowska Curie defended her doctoral thesis on radioactive substances at Université de la Sorbonne in Paris on 25 June 1903 and became the first woman in France to receive a doctoral degree.
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🧫 Microorganisms, #microbiota, #microbiome — similar words, but not the same! Understanding the difference matters, especially in food and health. Check out the image for simple definitions. 👇
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16 Jun 2025
New Replication Project in sport and exercise science shares it results: Out of 25 replication studies performed, 56% yielded significant results, but only 7 (28%) revealed a similar effect size. Several problems related to the quality of are discussed. link.springer.com/article/10…
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From acidity to freezing, drying and preservation techniques—#FoodProcessing helps control germs and keep food safe 🧊🔥🍋 Preserving food isn’t just about shelf life. It’s also a powerful #FoodSafety tool. ✅
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❄️🚫 Chilling your food is a good step to keep it safe, but it’s not enough. Proper storage and a tidy fridge are key to avoiding #FoodPoisoning and reducing #FoodWaste. Want your food to stay fresh longer? Check out our tips
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31 May 2025
La #microbiota lo controla todo
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🛡️ Want to avoid getting sick from food? 🛡️ It all starts with safe food preparation! Follow along this month for simple #FoodSafety tips on how to store, cook, and handle food safely. 🍲
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17 May 2025
Finally got around to incorporating all Github feedback on my open access textbook, making around 20 minor improvements, and updating some references. 17 chapters of state of the art stats and methods education, freely available for any course you teach. lakens.github.io/statistical…
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Geographical indications not only highlight unique qualities and flavours but also safeguard the names of #FoodProducts tied to specific regions. 🛡️ Get to know more about the #EUQuality scheme 🔗eufic.org/en/healthy-living/…
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18 Apr 2025
OPEN CALL for PhD positions in our lab through the @semm_it program: 1️⃣ Microbiome signatures of early on-set colorectal cancer 2️⃣ High-resolution computational metagenomics for the study of human microbiome transmission More info: semm.it/education/open-posit… Apply by June 9!

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Olvídate de las bebidas ultraprocesadas llenas de azúcares y aditivos dañinos⚠️🧃. En casa podemos preparar distintas bebidas con fruta natural, ¡al gusto! 😋. Prueba estas deliciosas, refrescantes y nutritivas alternativas 👇🏽
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Que maravilla ver en solo dos días que las escuelas 🏫 de nuestro país están distribuyendo alimentos 🌽🫛🫘🍅 y no más #comidachatarra. Como toda política nueva, la transición tomará algún tiempo pero el resultado para la salud de nuestros niños será enorme 👏🏼 #vidasaludable
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🔬🦠Microbiome tests are becoming popular among the lay public and health professionals to diagnose and manage microbiome-related conditions. A new consensus updates the ins and outs of microbiome testing in clinical practice 👇 gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/n…
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Don't miss out on #NutritionOpportunities and key activities in April: ➡️New #NutritionCPD webinars bit.ly/3Xy94zQ ➡️#NutritionEvents bit.ly/4c5bGv7 ➡️#NutritionAwards bit.ly/3QMhEHx ➡️ @icnparis2025 bit.ly/47hJWRi
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Excellent opportunity for ECRs! I received this award in 2020 and allowed me to kick start my research in my newly appointed position as lecturer. Plus the BNF team is great to work with! 💪 @ExeterSHS
🚨 Applications Open The British Nutrition Foundation pump priming award provides a £5,000 grant in 2025 to support a researcher working in human nutrition. The grant is to help fund the pilot work needed to generate data for a larger grant application. nutrition.org.uk/about-us/aw…
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Great opportunity for @Nutri_Ex graduates! 👇
Yakult Science are hiring! ✅ BSc or MSc in Nutrition/Dietetics/Microbiology degree ✅ Awareness of gut/probiotic research ✅ Strong communication, interpersonal & organisational skills ✅ Experience of digital comms (Canva, WordPress, MailChimp etc) hcp.yakult.co.uk/contact-us/…
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Check thus out! 👀⬇️ @DrNatLawrence @SabetFatma
It takes a village... and sometimes it takes an entire school. On #WorldPulsesDay we're releasing our new guide: Transforming school food for the better. It highlights the benefits of a whole-school approach to food education eci.ox.ac.uk/sites/default/f…
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New #FoodProducts keep expanding our choices! 🍽️ In the 🇪🇺, #NovelFoods are regulated by @EU_Commission—covering foods or ingredients not widely consumed in the EU that must undergo safety approval before sale. ✅ What makes a food 'novel'? Find out below! 👇
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