Use of high hydrostatic pressure to inactivate Hepatitis A virus in oysters studied
NOAA/Virginia Sea Grant has awarded Virginia Tech $119,000 to study whether high hydrostatic pressure will inactivate Hepatitis A virus in both shucked and unshucked oysters. The project, led by Daniel Holliman, an M.D. with the High Pressure Processing Laboratory, and Laura Douglas, lab manager, will identify one or more effective high pressure processing schedules. The laboratory is a fa...Oysters: The natural way to protect our shores
A study published in the latest issue of Restoration Ecology finds that in coastal Louisiana, oyster reefs help to deter erosion. Oyster reefs are self-sustaining, and are additionally attractive because they use native materials, have the potential for long-term growth, and contribute to overall ecosystem stability and quality. Oyster larvae move in groups and water-borne chemicals stimu...Rising ocean temperatures, pollution have oysters in hot water
Oysters exposed to high water temperatures and a common heavy metal are unable to obtain sufficient oxygen and convert it to cellular energy, according to a new study presented at The American Physiological Society conference, Comparative Physiology 2006. The study showed how cadmium, a heavy metal, reduces the oyster's tolerance of warmer water temperatures and makes it more vulnerable d...Why do oysters choose to live where they could be eaten?
There are many reasons why living in dense groups with others of your own kind is a good idea. Oftentimes, aggregations of a species serve as protection from predators and harsh environments or may be beneficial to future reproductive success. However, in the case of oyster larvae, the selection of a place to call home can be a life or death decision. According to an article in the May edi...Warning against Consuming Raw Korean Oysters
The New Zealand Food Safety Authority (NZFSA) has warned people against consuming uncooked oysters imported from Korea. //Frozen Korean oysters bags are clearly labelled as requiring to be cooked before consuming. The warning is mainly because the product is known to sometimes carry norovirus, which causes a gastrointestinal illness. In New Zealand these Korean oysters are packed froze...Consumption of Raw Oysters Cause the Death of Two Women in Savannah
Health officials have reported the death of two women after consumption of raw oysters. Further probing revealed that the women also had previous history of health problems.// Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin commenting on the deaths said “The bottom line is they did something they shouldn’t have done and they lost their lives.” In his opinion, raw oysters do not pose a major healt...Are Oysters Really Aphrodisiacs?
New research confirms that oysters are effective for impotence/erectile dysfunction treatment.// For centuries, old wives' tales have said that eating oysters would stimulate the libido but there has really been no scientific evidence as to why and if this occurs. Casanova, the 18th century lover who used to breakfast on 50 oysters, has been vindicated by a study that proves they rea...Now Viagra Oysters Could Appease Your Appetite and Boost Your Libido!
Now Viagra Oysters could appease your appetite and boost your libido! A NSW oyster farmer is attempting to chemically enhance the aphrodisiacal qualities of his oysters, by feeding them Viagra. George May started feeding his oysters with the anti-impotence drug in order to export it to the overseas market. The 59-year-old came up with the idea of feedi...