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FDA Grants Breakthrough Device Designation to Zepto Life Technology’s FungiFlex Mold Panel

Zepto Life Technology has received FDA Breakthrough Device Designation for its FungiFlex Mold Panel, a liquid biopsy test that detects fungal cell-free DNA in plasma. The assay identifies 14 clinically important mold pathogens and aims to improve early diagnosis, pathogen identification, and treatment decisions for invasive mold infections.

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A New Role for a Familiar Fungus: Aspergillus niger Steps Into Biomedicine

A familiar industrial fungus is reengineered to produce human collagen, opening a new path for safer, animal-free biomedical materials.

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Cocoa Under Lockdown: How Hermetic Storage Protects Beans from Mold and Microbial Spoilage

Hermetic storage seals out oxygen and humidity, protecting cocoa beans from mold growth while preserving safety, flavor, and quality.

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The Moldy Jerky Scandal: A Warning or a Wake-Up Call?

Beef jerky is molding inside sealed bags—and it’s not a fluke. Is this just one recall, or the start of a food safety reckoning we can’t ignore?

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The Growing Food Safety Crisis—And What We Can Do About It

Our food should nourish, not harm—but rising contamination, climate-driven fungal threats, and failing regulations are putting families at risk. By staying informed, demanding better policies, and making smarter choices, we can take control of our food safety.

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Black Fungus: The Silent Threat Lurking Among Us

Black fungus is no longer a rare disease—it’s a growing global threat. Once an obscure infection, it’s now on the rise, fueled by diabetes, immune suppression, and post-COVID complications. With no vaccine and limited treatments, awareness is the only defense.

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