Listeriosis is a severe foodborne illness characterized by a fatality rate exceeding 30%, attributed to the pathogen Listeria monocytogenes. This study evaluated 160 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) isolated from Thai pickled crabs for their potential as agents against L. monocytogenes and for their probiotic properties and probiogenomic characteristics. Among these strains, strain DRC3-2 exhibited activity through the synthesis of bacteriocin DRC3-2, which significantly inhibited L. monocytogenes ATCC 19115 in spot-on-lawn assays. Phenotypic and whole-genome analyses revealed that strain DRC3-2 thrived in environments with 2-6% NaCl, pH values ranging from 3 to 9, and temperatures between 25 and 45°C. Based on average nucleotide identity (ANI) and digital DNA‒DNA hybridization (dDDH) values, strain DRC3-2 was taxonomically classified as Lactococcus lactis subsp. hordinae. The production of bacteriocin DRC3-2 peaked during the late stationary phase, following its synthesis in the early exponential growth phase. BAGEL4 analysis identified the putative novel bacteriocin DRC3-2 as lactococcin A and B, with respective bit-scores of 40.05 and 36.58. In silico safety assessments confirmed the nonpathogenic nature of strain DRC3-2 in humans, highlighting its absence of antibiotic resistance genes. Finally, this investigation underscores the novel bacteriocin DRC3-2 for application in the prevention and treatment of L. monocytogenes infections.
Listeria monocytogenes เป็นเชื้อก่อโรคที่มักพบในอาหารที่มีการปนเปื้อน สามารถอยู่รอดในสภาวะที่รุนแรง เช่น อุณหภูมิต่ำ ความเป็นกรดสูง ความเข้มข้นของเกลือสูง ซึ่งทำให้มีความเสี่ยงอย่างมากในระบบย่อยอาหารของมนุษย์ ดังนั้นจึงศึกษาแบคทีเรียกรดแลคติกที่มีความสำคัญในอุตสาหกรรมอาหารและยาเนื่องจากมีคุณสมบัติเป็นโพรไบโอติก และแบคทีเรียกรดแลคติกบางชนิดที่สามารถผลิตแบคเทอริโอซินหรือเปปไทด์ต้านจุลชีพที่มีฤทธิ์ทางชีวภาพ และแบคเทอริโอซินที่มีประสิทธิภาพในการยับยั้งแบคทีเรียก่อโรค ซึ่งถือว่าเป็นทางเลือกที่น่าสนใจแทนการใช้ยาปฎิชีวนะแบบดั้งเดิม เนื่องจากช่วยลดการพัฒนาการดื้อยาของแบคทีเรีย นอกจากนี้แบคเทอริโอซินยังมีความเสถียรสูง สามารถทนต่ออุณหภูมิที่รุนแรงและสภาวะเป็นกรดได้ อีกทั้งยังไม่เป็นพิษต่อเซลล์มนุษย์ การศึกษานี้จึงมุ่งหมายเพื่อศึกษาแบคเทอริโอซินชนิดใหม่จาก Lactococcus lactis subsp. hordinae DCR3-2 ซึ่งแยกได้จากปูดอง เพื่อประเมินฤทธิ์การต้านจุลชีพของแบคทีเรียชนิดนี้ และการวิเคราะห์ทางbioinformatics เพื่อยืนยันว่าสายพันธุ์ DCR3-2 มีความปลอดภัยสำหรับมนุษย์และมีคุณสมบัติโพรไบโอติก

วิทยาเขตชุมพรเขตรอุดมศักดิ์
Study on Parasites in Blackchin Tilapia and Value-Added Processing Parasites play a crucial role in affecting fish health and the balance of marine ecosystems. The study of parasites in fish is essential for assessing fish population status and their impact on the ecosystem. This research focuses on a preliminary survey of parasites in Blackchin Tilapia (Sarotherodon melanotheron) found in the waters of Chumphon Province to determine whether this species carries parasitic infections. The findings will provide valuable insights for managing marine resources and developing strategies for processing Blackchin Tilapia into food products to help control its population in the ecosystem. One of the value-added processing approaches for Blackchin Tilapia is the "Nai Hoi Hua Fu" product. This product involves deep-frying the fish to achieve a crispy and fluffy texture before mixing it with mango salad to enhance its flavor and make it more appealing. This processing method not only adds value to the fish but also serves as a practical solution for managing the Blackchin Tilapia population, which may impact the ecosystem. The study results indicate that no parasitic infections were found in either the internal or external organs of the sampled fish, suggesting that the marine environment in the study area is favorable for fish health. However, continuous research is recommended to monitor long-term ecological changes and evaluate the impact of Blackchin Tilapia on ecosystem balance to ensure sustainable resource management.

คณะอุตสาหกรรมอาหาร
Bio-calcium powders were extracted from Asian sea bass bone by heat-treated alkaline with fat removal and bleaching supplementary method. Cereal bars (CBs) were fortified with produced bio-calcium at 3 levels: (1) increased calcium (IS-Ca; calcium ≥10% Thai RDI), (2) good source of calcium (GS-Ca; calcium ≥15% Thai RDI), and (3) high calcium (H-Ca; calcium ≥30% Thai RDI) which were consistent with the notification of the Ministry of Public Health, Thailand: No. 445; Nutrition claim issued in B.E. 2023. Moisture content, water activity, color, calcium content and FTIR analysis of bio-calcium powders were measured. Dimension, color, water activity, pH and texture of fortified CBs were determined. Produced bio-calcium could be classified as a dried food with light yellow-white color. Calcium contents in bio-calcium powder was 23.4% (w/w). Dimension, weight and color except b* and ΔE* values of fortified CBs were not different (P > 0.05) from those of the control. Fortifying of bio-calcium resulted in harder texture CBs. An increase of fortified bio-calcium amounts decreased carbohydrate and fat but increased of protein, ash and calcium in the fortified CBs. Shelf life of CBs was to be shorten by fortification of bio-calcium powder because of the increment of moisture, water activity and pH. Yield of bio-calcium production was 40.30%. Production cost of bio-calcium was approximately 7,416 Bth/kg while cost of fortified CBs increased almost 2-3 times compared to the control. Calcium contents in IS-Ca (921.12 mg/100g), GS-Ca (1,287.10 mg/100g) and H-Ca (2,639.70 mg/100g) cereal bars could be claimed as increased calcium, good source of calcium and high calcium, respectively. In conclusion, production of cereal bar fortified with Asian sea bass bone bio-calcium powder as a fortified food was possible. However, checking the remained hazardous reagents in bio-calcium powder must be carried out before using in food products and analysis of calcium bioavailability, sensory acceptance and shelf life of the developed products should be determined in further studies.

วิทยาลัยวิศวกรรมสังคีต
This project studies how to design a portable, sound-confining space that allows users to practice using their voices without disturbing the surroundings.