Advances in authenticity testing for meat speciation

Meat species identification represents a key issue in food authentication because it allows verification of labeling compliance, promotion of fair trade, and enables informed consumer choice. Species determination has gained much interest in the case of highly processed and high-value meat products, such as game, which are particularly prone to fraudulent practices. This has driven the development of a wide range of analytical methods, targeting both protein and DNA species-specific markers, ...

Isoflavones in Coffee

Isoflavones are phenolic compounds that are structurally and functionally similar to 17ß-estradiol. They have weak estrogen-like effects and antioxidant activity. Coffee beverages could be an interesting source of these compounds, especially in populations where they are moderately consumed. Several methods for total isoflavone quantification in coffee are described in the literature. A common feature is the use of hydrolysis (enzymatic or acid), either combined or not with a direct extractio...

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Saúde Digital

The Digital Health course unit, offered across the University of Porto since the 2020/21 academic year, stands out as an innovative practice in higher education. Grounded in an active, interdisciplinary model, it promotes student-centered learning, real-world problem-solving and the development of digital health competencies. Students from various disciplines - including medicine, nursing, engineering, computer science, psychology, and management - collaborate to develop innovative solutions ...