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Understanding bio‐based polymers: A study of origins, properties, biodegradation and their impact on health and the environment

FEBS Open Bio, Volume 16, Issue 4, Page 635-652, April 2026.
This review provides an overview of bio‐based polymer sources, their unique functional properties and their environmental impact, and addresses their role as sustainable alternatives. It discusses end‐of‐life options, including composting and anaerobic digestion for renewable energy.
Sabina Kolbl Repinc, Blaž Stres, Mirica Karlovits, Igor Karlovits, Petra Jerič, Ondrej Panák, Anja Verbič, Blaž Likozar, Uroš Novak   +8 more
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Re‐evaluation of carrageenan (E 407) and processed Eucheuma seaweed (E 407a) as food additives

EFSA Journal, 2018
The present opinion deals with the re‐evaluation of the safety of food‐grade carrageenan (E 407) and processes Eucheuma seaweed (E 407a) used as food additives.
EFSA Panel on Food Additives and Nutrient Sources added to Food (ANS), Maged Younes, Peter Aggett, Fernando Aguilar, Riccardo Crebelli, Metka Filipič, Maria Jose Frutos, Pierre Galtier, David Gott, Ursula Gundert‐Remy, Gunter Georg Kuhnle, Claude Lambré, Jean‐Charles Leblanc, Inger Therese Lillegaard, Peter Moldeus, Alicja Mortensen, Agneta Oskarsson, Ivan Stankovic, Ine Waalkens‐Berendsen, Rudolf Antonius Woutersen, Matthew Wright, Leon Brimer, Oliver Lindtner, Pasquale Mosesso, Anna Christodoulidou, Sofia Ioannidou, Federica Lodi, Birgit Dusemund   +27 more
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Impacts of Extreme Events on Community Livelihoods: El Niño Effects and Management of Seaweed Farms in the South Coast of Kenya

Aquaculture, Fish and Fisheries, Volume 6, Issue 2, April 2026.
Seaweed farming affected by El Nino event, needs policy, data and value‐added documents ABSTRACT Seaweed farming is a vital economic activity for coastal communities in the Western Indian Ocean, with growing potential in food, bio‐stimulants, pharmaceuticals and environmental management. Some farmed species, such asEucheuma denticulatum and Kappaphycus
Mirera D. O., Holeh G. M., Kendi J., Maina G. W., Kawaka J., Mondesto I., Chebet M., Kwekwe L., Okemwa D., Magangi N., Odhiambo M., Mwangangi S. M., Ouma D., Nelson A. A., Considine E. M.   +14 more
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The Effect of Acute and Chronic Morphine on Some Blood Biochemical ‎Parameters in an Inflammatory Condition in Gonadectomized Male Rats [PDF]

Addiction and Health, 2015
Background: Opiates affect blood factors as well as pain and inflammation in a gender-dependent manner. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effects of morphine on serum glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, and urea in gonadectomized and ...
Mohadeseh Chahkandi, Nayerreh Askari, Gholamreza Asadikaram   +2 more
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Safety of Carrageenan [PDF]

, 2018
Carrageenan, a naturally occurring gum derived from red seaweed, is used as a thickener, stabilizer, and emulsifier in food products such as chocolate milk, infant formula, and pie filling.
Dicaprio, Erin, Klisch, Shannon, Ravalin, Dayna, Soule, Katherine E   +3 more
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A Narrative Review of Antioxidant, Anti‐Inflammatory, Anti‐Apoptotic, Immunomodulatory, and Anticancer Properties of Rosa damascena Mill.

Food Science &Nutrition, Volume 14, Issue 4, -Not available-.
Rosa damascena Mill. exhibits a broad spectrum of pharmacological activities mediated by its rich phytochemical profile. The plant enhances antioxidant defenses by increasing endogenous enzymes (CAT, SOD, GSH, GST, GPx, FRAP) and reducing oxidative stress markers (MDA, MPO).
Mahboobeh Ghasemzadeh Rahbardar, Nikta Soltani, Mohammad Hossein Boskabady   +2 more
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Common food additive carrageenan inhibits proglucagon expression and GLP-1 secretion by human enteroendocrine L-cells

Nutrition & Diabetes
Proglucagon mRNA expression and GLP-1 secretion by cultured human L-cells (NCI-H716) were inhibited following exposure to λ-carrageenan, a commonly used additive in processed foods.
Sumit Bhattacharyya, Alip Borthakur, Joanne K. Tobacman   +2 more
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Addressing Current Challenges in Hydrogel Wound Dressing Strategies for Chronic Wound Management: Advances and Future Directions

Journal of Biomedical Materials Research Part B: Applied Biomaterials, Volume 114, Issue 4, April 2026.
ABSTRACT Given the market for chronic wound care, where wound dressings are the key product, it should go without saying that providing satisfactory wound dressings is critical. A wide variety of wound dressings have been developed. Hydrogel has drawn attention as a potential wound dressing for chronic wounds. Hydrogel may absorb large amounts of water
Gianna Fadhilah, Chen‐Ying Su, Hsu‐Wei Fang   +2 more
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Rhizobacteria Exopolysaccharide: A Boon in Reclaiming Soil Fertility, Augmenting Plant Growth and Plant Stress Resilience

Environmental Microbiology Reports, Volume 18, Issue 2, April 2026.
Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPS) enhance plant stress tolerance and soil health by improving water retention, nutrient cycling, and resilience to salinity and heavy metals, offering a biodegradable and eco‐friendly alternative to synthetic polymers for sustainable agriculture. ABSTRACT Microbial exopolysaccharides (EPSs) serve multiple industrial and
Aishmita Gantait, Sam A. Masih, Ann Maxton, Adriano Sofo, Rosangela Addesso   +4 more
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Towards a Just Coastal Transition: The Mixed Success of Livelihood Diversification and ‘Bouncing Back’ Among Seaweed Farmers in Sorsogon Province, the Philippines

Asia Pacific Viewpoint, Volume 67, Issue 1, Page 38-53, April 2026.
ABSTRACT The need to integrate localised settings of coastal communities within its wider marine and landscapes calls to provide contextualised assessments. Drawing upon the ambition of the Philippines to identify opportunities for enhancing coastal livelihoods, the potential of seaweed farming accruing to high productivity in many of its regions is ...
Richard V. Dumilag, Edo Andriesse
wiley   +1 more source