Mold Gardens
http://www.transmaterial.net/ "Mold almost always carries a negative connotation ... with mold spores of Aspergillus and Penicillium. The mold grows suspended on the glass, creating a double ... architecture in a visual exploration that is as educational as it is beautiful. Levy???s Mold [more...]
Date: 2008-11-23 15:38:01
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Kitchen Mold Farming
I keep having this terribly haunting dream that I'm treading barefoot through the dark furrows of a field, ... . Mold crops. This one is koji mold: aspergillus oryzae, for the cultivation of miso, sake ... from where you are, but the rice is covered with a white chalky mold, which I liken to the luminous green [more...]
Date: 2008-10-08 18:36:21
Allergy Report
So, what am I allergic to? Here's a list along with the rating system: ... Mite Pteronysinus ++++Dust Mite Farinae ++++Lambs Quarter (weed) +++Alternaria (mold) ++++Aspergillus (fungus) ++Helminthosporium (mold) +So basically - stay away from dust, trees, cats, feathers [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 19:18:00
Drug-resistant fungi
Posted by ajcann on November 11, 2008 Aspergillosis is a group of lung diseases caused by infection with Aspergillus, a fungus (mold) that grows on decaying plant matter. Because Aspergillus is widespread in the environment, people ... if they are given triazoles. Worryingly, however, strains of Aspergillus fumigatus (the type [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 08:00:23
Aflatoxin-contaminated Pistachios Recalled in UK
January 9, 2009Julian Graves Ltd., an independent natural foods retail chain, ... from sale on January 2, 2009.Aflatoxin is a natural toxin produced during the growth of the mold species Aspergillus flavus and Aspergillus parasiticus. The toxin is a carcinogen, and its permitted [more...]
Date: 2009-01-09 23:42:00
Aspergillus Mold Causes Aspergillosis Allergic Bronchopulmonary, Invasive Pulmonary, Aspergilloma
Aspergillosis is an allergic reaction, invasive infection or growth caused by aspergillus fungus. Inhaling certain species of this fungi’s mold spores can lead to dire consequences, particularly by those with weak immune systems. Aspergillus plays a role in breaking down organic matter [more...]
Date: 2009-01-19 17:58:59
Identification of an Aspergillus fumigatus protein which is involved in fungal growth in hypoxic conditions and in drug resistance
The incidence of potentially lethal infections caused by normally benign molds has increased tremendously over the last two decades ... by the common mold Aspergillus fumigatus, has become the leading cause of death due to invasive infections ... in immunocompromised patients.A recent study by Willger et al has explored a mechanism required by this mold [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 13:09:00
Houston Is Host To More Than Football.
Houston, Texas: By it’s mere location along the gulf coast of the United States, makes it more vulnerable to mold invasion than other, ... or existing home there, you’ll want to strongly consider a Houston mold inspection service to perform a thorough going over of the property. Potentially-dangerous molds such as aspergillus [more...]
Date: 2008-10-26 21:11:17
Be Careful Around Compost: Death in UK Linked to Decay-Loving Fungus
I want to preface this with a disclaimer. What follows may be a bit scary for people who compost as part of their gardening, ... from the fungus Aspergillus fumigatus, an ascomycete mold that is commonly found in small quantities in compost. Readers may have heard about other members of the genus Aspergillus in recent memory [more...]
Date: 2008-06-13 11:56:00
Who Knew?
Gardening Is Bad For You Ever on the lookout for new ways to die, here’s one I haven’t seen before: A 47-year-old man died while gardening after inhaling a mold known as Aspergillus, which grows on compost and decaying wood, BBC News reported Thursday. The man, who lived in Buckinghamshire [more...]
Date: 2008-06-13 17:26:33
Oil of Oregano: A Powerhouse for the Alternative Medicine Cabinet
Oregano is nature’s antibiotic. It may be one reason why people who eat a Mediterranean diet tend to live longer and healthier lives ... against candida albicans, the aspergillus mold, staphylococcus, campylobacter, klebsiella, e.coli [more...]
Date: 2008-11-05 02:13:41
What is a sick building syndrome?
Sick building syndrome (SBS) is a combination of ailments (a syndrome) associated with an individual's place of work (office building) or residence ... that encourage allergenic, potentially-deadly mold growth.Various fungi including Penicillium and Aspergillus spp. growing in axenic culture. Image source: Wikipedia, Dr. David Midgley Cultures: Dr [more...]
Date: 2009-01-14 10:09:00
fungal sinusitis
Fungi as a group are found nearly everywhere on the planet, including the human body ... is most often from the common bread mold family, Aspergillus. Patients with this condition may [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 01:33:46
Researchers find gene that regulates mold's resistance to drugs
The gene is found in humans and molds, but the researchers studied it in a common mold called Aspergillus fumigatus, said Cramer, assistant professor of fungal pathogenesis in MSU's Department [more...]
Date: 2008-12-02 13:40:02
Vegan and Vegetarian Ultimate Drink: Japanese Sake!
The Japan Blog ListPlease check the new postings at:sake, ... is then steamed and left to cool on large pieces of absolutely clean cloth. -Production of koji/malted rice: some rice is malted with Aspergillus oryzae mold -Yeast starter: malted rice, regular [more...]
Date: 2009-01-21 02:54:20
Peanut Butter Avoidance Day
Thursday, November 6, 2008 at (Blog Holidays) I love peanut butter, but I just read this about it: …”raw peanut butter ( ... preserved, it can host the mold Aspergillus flavus, that produces aflatoxin (a very toxic [more...]
Date: 2008-11-06 12:28:46
Gardeners Beware! Man Dies From Mold Found in Garden
A 47-year-old man died while gardening because he inhaled a mold known as Aspergillus, which grows on compost and decaying wood, the BBC News reported Thursday. The incident is detailed [more...]
Date: 2008-06-13 13:54:32
"Yellow Rain" and Biological weapons use by Iraq against Iran?
On the issue of chemical weapons use during the Iran-Iraq war, I recommend A Poisonous Affair: America, Iraq, and the Gassing of Halabja by Joost R ... . The Japanese-Iraqi team used three species of aspergillus mold to produce aflatoxin [more...]
Date: 2008-08-15 04:02:40
Aspergillosis
Other Names:Brooder Pneumonia; Mycotic Pneumonia: Pneumomycosis Definition: ... . The aspergillus species includes more than 150 types of mold that occur widely in the indoor and outdoor ... begins when susceptible people inhale mold spores into their lungs. In some people, the spores trigger [more...]
Date: 2008-11-08 02:24:16
Easy Miso Soup - To Soothe Your Soul. And Your Stomach.
Bill has bronchitis and a sinus infection, both of which were accompanied by a bad sore throat for two days ... ), salt, and Aspergillus oryzae, which is a fungus or mold used in the fermentation process in Chinese [more...]
Date: 2008-09-25 20:39:05
Accidental fungus leads to promising cancer drug
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A drug developed using nanotechnology and a fungus that contaminated a lab experiment may be broadly effective against a ... , and was originally isolated from a fungus called Aspergillus fumigatus fresenius. Harvards's Donald ... that line blood vessels. The mold affected the cells in a way known to prevent the growth of [more...]
Date: 2008-06-30 03:08:17
New findings on ‘toxic mold’ will further debate
Mold toxins in buildings damaged by moisture are much more prevalent and more potent than previously thought, ... concerning toxic mold has broad implications for not only patients with respiratory illnesses but also ... in the university’s medical microbiology lab analyzed dust and material samples from buildings damaged by mold [more...]
Date: 2009-01-02 23:06:00
Nine metre high fungus!
Asian countries tend to have a more positive impression of the value of the fungi we all live with. While western foods tend towards use of yeasts ( ... of filamentous fungi such as Aspergillus oryzae in the manufacture of Soy sauce and other foods ... come.Second only to insects, there are 80,000 different known forms of fungus, mold and bacteria [more...]
Date: 2008-12-12 16:38:00
Toxic Mold Remediation
If your serious about stopping mold and mildew from spreading all over your house, make sure your home is set up to get rain water away quickly ... Mold Remediation. So if your house get the problem like it, do not hestitate to contact them early ... . Have your gutters cleaned regularly. But if it not enough you can take this way. mainly mold [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 16:44:48
The Strange Case of Physician's Assistant...itching for the proper diagnosis
It was a cold day on January 31st when I opened the exam room door, and looked into her eyes. They revealed a look I've seen before on new patients---a mixture of apprehension, anxiety, and fear. It's a look common to all new patients, even physician's assistants (which she was). "Please help me stop my episodes of hives", she said [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 20:55:18
The Strange Case of the Physician's Assistant...itching for the proper diagnosis
It was a cold day on January 31st when I opened the exam room door, and looked into her eyes. They revealed a look I've seen before on new patients---a mixture of apprehension, anxiety, and fear. It's a look common to all new patients, even physician's assistants (which she was). "Please help me stop my episodes of hives", she said [more...]
Date: 2008-10-19 20:55:18
outdoor allergens
Seasonal allergic rhinitis, often referred to as “hay fever,” affects more than 35 million people in the United States. These seasonal allergies are caused by substances called allergens. Airborne pollens and mold spores are outdoor allergens that commonly trigger symptoms during the spring and fall. During [more...]
Date: 2009-01-08 03:42:48
Air Purifiers & Mold Allergy Relief
Mold - the microscopic fungi that invades your home to expose you and your family to severe health risks. Although mold comprises the “blue” of bleu cheese, it is neither tasty nor inviting when it’ ... t allergic to mold) are looking for a solution to their mold troubles. Are air purifiers the answer to mold [more...]
Date: 2008-07-04 12:28:44
A few factual points about Ulf Buxrud's "Japanese Whisky"
#fullpost{display:inline;}As I said in the main post, I thought twice before posting these quibbles. However, some of the factual issues pinpointed here are actually not that trivial and may effect people trying to use Ulf's book as a guide to Japanese whisky (most notably, the issues I raise about pronunciation and the problems with the addresses) [more...]
Date: 2008-09-08 09:01:00
Pesticide-tainted rice from China sold for human consumption in Japan
Posted by chinaview on September 6, 2008 Mainichi Daily News, Japan, Sep. 6, 2008- OSAKA — Wholesale rice processing firm Mikasa Foods sold around 300 tons of rice that was not supposed to be used as food due to problems such as excessive chemical levels, allowing it to be used for human consumption, it has been learned [more...]
Date: 2008-09-07 05:39:36
Perspectives on Storing and Aging Pu'er Teas (vi): Potential Dangers of Pu'er
by WARREN PELTIER]The Dangers of Pu’er: Fact?Everyone should know by now, as we have seen in the global financial crisis, there is an upside and a downside to everything [more...]
Date: 2008-12-13 06:36:00
Mold Allergy
What is Mold? Mold, also known as a mushroom, is a family of organisms that are found throughout nature ... of food material in the form of carbohydrates, such as wood or cellulose. Mold grows on mycelium ... , can cause allergic diseases. What Types of Diseases Can Mold Cause? Mold has well-known associations [more...]
Date: 2008-11-26 20:14:17
Lack of rain may cause stalk rot
WOOSTER, Ohio — Despite recent rain from the remnants of Fay, parts of Ohio remain abnormally dry, and the drought-like conditions may cause stalk rot and lodging problems in corn. Pierce Paul, an Ohio State University plant pathologist with the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center, [more...]
Date: 2008-09-04 12:43:25
Spices: A Wealth of Health Benefits that Make Food Taste Great
(NaturalNews) Spices do more than make food taste great. Recent research is showing that spices can promote health and well being through a series of actions that are anti-aging and inhibiting of degenerative disease. The vegetarian diet so often associated with good health and lack of disease relies heavily on the use of spice [more...]
Date: 2008-10-23 07:00:00
Phytonutrient Power Fuels the World’s Healthiest Fitness Eating Plan
I’ve been following the Eat To Win program for over 15 years with great success and have always recommended it to all of my personal training clients. It’s kind of like mandatory reading for them once they start working with me. Robert Haas, M.S [more...]
Date: 2008-10-11 23:29:32
Shrooms and fungus
Shrooms and fungus July 14th, 2008 I recently attended a talk by Sherri Angels on mushrooms ... a liver transplant, In 6 hours the first symptoms will show up. Mushrooms all have a cap, gills, stem ... . To see the color of the spores you’ll need paper that is part black and part white. Remove the cap [more...]
Date: 2008-07-14 11:00:21
Allergy 101: Mold
Allergy 101: Mold Have Your Seasonal Allergies Become a Year-Round Menace? Mold Allergies - Single Moldy Bagel.jpg ... allergies, but mold allergies. Mold has a growing season during the late summer and fall, so you might notice your symptoms peaking in severity around this time of year. However, mold can also take [more...]
Date: 2008-10-24 18:11:50
Harold McGee on Moldy Foods and Gooey Potatoes
Harold McGee on Moldy Foods and Gooey Potatoes By The New York Times Tags: cooking, Curious Cook, Harold McGee, science Q: ... questions, and I haven’t found clear answers. The typical black mold on onions, Aspergillus niger ... molds to be dangerous — and yet when meats are hung they are left to mold to the point that a thick [more...]
Date: 2008-08-09 20:22:42
Phosphoric acid
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopediaJump to: navigation, search This article is about orthophosphoric acid. For other acids commonly called “phosphoric acid”, see Phosphoric acids and phosphates.Phosphoric acid, also known as orthophosphoric acid or phosphoric(V) acid, is a mineral (inorganic) acid having the chemical formula H3PO4 [more...]
Date: 2008-12-18 03:31:57
Seven Facts About Household Mold
Below are seven facts about household mold. Mold is a fungus. Like all fungi, it thrives in damp, dark places. Its ecological role is the decomposition of organic matter. Mold grows in many colors, from black ... . These include black mold (Stachybotrys chartarum) and Aspergillus. The common brown mold [more...]
Date: 2008-06-17 10:51:46
Perspectives on Storing and Aging Pu'er Teas (v): Concepts and Methods of Storage
by WARREN PELTIER [[EDITOR'S NOTE: The series continues with this, Niisonge's third instalment ... a humidity in storage will lead to speedy mold formation, which is not good for pu'er. Wet stored pu'er ... flavor. Because wet storage can cause mold formation relatively quickly, it is not considered [more...]
Date: 2008-10-15 05:25:00
10 Steps to Eliminate Mold Using Young Living Essential Oils
October 22, 2008 in 4 Thieves, Allergy Mold, Aromatherapy, Cleaning Indoor Air, Did You Know?, Diffusing, Educational, Eliminate and Prevent Mold, Find therapeutic grade essential oils, Health, How To, Mold & Fungus, Mold Remove, Nontoxic Household, Thieves Household Cleaner [more...]
Date: 2008-10-22 20:42:28
Aerodynamic characteristics and respiratory deposition of fungal fragments An article from Atmospheric Environment
Aerodynamic characteristics and respiratory deposition of fungal fragments An article from Atmospheric Environment This digital document is a journal article from Atmospheric Environment, published by Elsevier in . The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Media Library immediately after purchase [more...]
Date: 2008-11-11 11:52:53
Wind and Corn
From Candace Pollock at OSU: COLUMBUS, Ohio — After the wind storm from Hurricane Ike, Ohio farmers are finding their corn in one of two states: ... that causes the ears to be in contact with the ground could potentially lead to ear mold problems,” [more...]
Date: 2008-09-19 14:26:42
Mold Expert Witness Answers FAQ
Allan Snyder, mold expert witness and principal of AFC Forensic Consulting, answers Frequently Asked Questions: Q: Are all species of mold fungi? ... of mold are Cladosporium, Penicillium, and Aspergillus. Mold is most likely to grow where ... A: Yes. Q: Are all species of fungi mold? A: No. A major subdivision of fungi is mold. Molds [more...]
Date: 2008-11-20 02:41:22
Toxic Mold Your Health and Scientific Litature
I have noticed that some mold inspectors web sites are mis-quoting articles like “Indoor Mold, Toxigenic Fungi, ... as if the article is stating that toxic molds are very toxic to homeowners or even deadly. Mold inspectors ... by Stachybotrys or other toxic molds. The article is talking about the effects of mold toxins [more...]
Date: 2008-06-07 11:10:12
Wind damages crops across the state, but losses hard to predict
COLUMBUS — After the wind storm from Hurricane Ike, Ohio farmers are finding their corn in one of two states: ... that causes the ears to be in contact with the ground could potentially lead to ear mold problems,” said Paul [more...]
Date: 2008-09-22 12:08:13
Nanosilver Paint Promise To Banish Mold And Wipe Out Superbugs like MRSA and Ecoli
THE M COMPANIES, in partnership with EdenFresh, LLC, is developing a similar product (actually more complex and effective) using a hybrid-nanosilver compound, which is added into paint products. Check out ECOATS.NET! Check out this great article about a similar product in Entreprenuer: Warm, [more...]
Date: 2008-12-16 16:29:00
Tokyo Nodai Harvest Festival
On November 1st, I was at the brewing ground where they prepare the next generation of agriculture, food, and brewing industry leaders in Japan. This was the first day of the annual school festival at the Tokyo University of Agriculture, or Tokyo Nodai, during their shukakusai or harvest festival [more...]
Date: 2008-11-10 11:39:08
Aflatoxin concern with chick feed litter?
Donna sends the following: Just as an FYI about using chicken feed as cat litter.... ... ://www.litterbox-central.com/litter-box/smartscoop/topic2618.html:Chicken feed tends to grow mold that contains aflatoxin, which causes liver damage in cats. If the mold is present or grows in the liter [more...]
Date: 2009-01-13 23:18:00
