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2026 journal article

Gelation dynamics and rheological properties of stirred yogurt alternatives manufactured from pulse protein isolates and their hydrolysates

FOOD HYDROCOLLOIDS, 172.

By: U. Amin & H. Zheng 

author keywords: Pulse protein; Protein hydrolysate; Yogurt alternatives; Gel rheology
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 23, 2025

2025 journal article

A sedimentation test to measure heat stability of milk protein beverages

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(10), 10574–10585.

By: D. Hargrove n, D. Barbano * & M. Drake n

author keywords: milk protein concentrate; heat stability; sedimentation
MeSH headings : Milk Proteins / chemistry; Hot Temperature; Animals; Milk / chemistry; Caseins / chemistry; Beverages; Particle Size; Food Handling / methods; Micelles
topics (OpenAlex): Proteins in Food Systems; Microencapsulation and Drying Processes; Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 21, 2025

2025 journal article

Enzymatic synthesis of calcium lactobionate from cheese whey permeate as a value-added ingredient

JDS Communications.

By: U. Amin, C. Yeung & H. Zheng* 

topics (OpenAlex): Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides; Enzyme Production and Characterization; Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Source: ORCID
Added: October 18, 2025

2025 review

Approaches to Determine the Flavor and Flavor Chemistry of Cocoa Beans and Cocoa Liquor

[Review of ]. JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 90(9).

By: V. Chaudhary n, G. Mongia* & M. Drake n

MeSH headings : Cacao / chemistry; Taste; Humans; Volatile Organic Compounds / analysis; Chocolate / analysis; Flavoring Agents / chemistry; Odorants / analysis
topics (OpenAlex): Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis; Meat and Animal Product Quality
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 13, 2025

2025 journal article

Interaction of fatty acid composition and temperature cycling on melting properties of milk fat

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(9), 9129–9143.

By: C. Nelson n, D. Barbano * & M. Drake n

author keywords: fatty acid; temperature cycling; melting; milk fat hardness
MeSH headings : Animals; Milk / chemistry; Fatty Acids / chemistry; Fatty Acids / analysis; Cattle; Female; Lactation; Temperature; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning
topics (OpenAlex): Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis; Meat and Animal Product Quality; Proteins in Food Systems
Source: Web Of Science
Added: October 13, 2025

2025 journal article

Mesoscale fractal whey protein particles derived from microscale linear-shaped protein assemblies (Part 2): Foaming properties and heat stability

Journal of Dairy Science.

By: H. Shi n & H. Zheng n 

topics (OpenAlex): Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization; Proteins in Food Systems; Microencapsulation and Drying Processes
Source: ORCID
Added: October 10, 2025

2025 journal article

Environmental assessment and regulatory oversight of genetically engineered crops in the United States

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & POLICY, 173.

By: N. Loschin*, J. Kuzma* , R. Barrangou*  & K. Grieger* 

author keywords: Biotechnology Regulation; Genetic Engineering; Genome Editing; Environmental Assessment; Regulatory Oversight; Biotechnology Governance; Emerging Technologies
topics (OpenAlex): Genetically Modified Organisms Research; CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Animal Genetics and Reproduction
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 9, 2025

2025 article

All systems go: CRISPR crosstalk for enhanced immunity

Gast, K., & Barrangou, R. (2025, September 10). CELL HOST & MICROBE, Vol. 14, pp. 1470–1472.

By: K. Gast n & R. Barrangou n 

MeSH headings : CRISPR-Cas Systems / immunology; Bacteria / immunology; Bacteria / genetics; Adaptive Immunity; Clustered Regularly Interspaced Short Palindromic Repeats
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: September 29, 2025

2025 journal article

Effects of storage time and temperature on the protein fraction of aseptic milk

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(8), 8086–8097.

By: J. Pranata *, D. Cadwallader n, M. Drake n & D. Barbano *

author keywords: aseptic milk; gelation; protein aggregation
MeSH headings : Animals; Milk / chemistry; Milk Proteins / analysis; Food Storage / methods; Food Handling / methods; Temperature; Caseins; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Probiotics and Fermented Foods; Milk Quality and Mastitis in Dairy Cows; Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications
Source: Web Of Science
Added: September 8, 2025

2025 journal article

Comparison of vanilla-flavored milk protein beverages thermally processed by direct steam injection, retort, and autoclave

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(8), 7996–8011.

By: Y. Liu  n, V. Sunkesula, D. Barbano * & M. Drake n

author keywords: milk protein concentrate; ultra-high temperature; retort; heat stability; sensory properties
MeSH headings : Milk Proteins; Hot Temperature; Steam; Pasteurization / methods; Animals; Beverages / analysis; Food Handling / methods; Milk
topics (OpenAlex): Biochemical and biochemical processes; Fermentation and Sensory Analysis; Microbial Metabolic Engineering and Bioproduction
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: August 25, 2025

2025 journal article

Improving the texture and structure of high protein yogurt alternative using pea protein hydrolysate as a functional ingredient

Food Structure.

By: Q. Wu* , M. Moncada & H. Zheng* 

topics (OpenAlex): Protein Hydrolysis and Bioactive Peptides; Proteins in Food Systems; Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
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Source: ORCID
Added: August 24, 2025

2025 journal article

Phage-based delivery of CRISPR-associated transposases for targeted bacterial editing

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 122(30).

By: A. Roberts n, B. Adler *, B. Cress *, J. Doudna * & R. Barrangou n 

author keywords: genome editing; CRISPR; Cas; phage; transposase
MeSH headings : Gene Editing / methods; Transposases / genetics; Transposases / metabolism; CRISPR-Cas Systems / genetics; Escherichia coli / genetics; Escherichia coli / virology; Bacteriophage lambda / genetics; Genome, Bacterial
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Advanced biosensing and bioanalysis techniques; Innovative Microfluidic and Catalytic Techniques Innovation; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 1, 2025

2025 article

Differential modulation of post-antibiotic colonization resistance to <i>Clostridioides difficile</i> by two probiotic <i>Lactobacillus</i> strains

Foley, M. H., McMillan, A. S., O'Flaherty, S., Thanissery, R., Vanhoy, M. E., Fuller, M. G., … Theriot, C. M. (2025, July 21). (J. Ravel, Ed.). MBIO, Vol. 7.

By: M. Foley n, A. McMillan  n, S. O'Flaherty n, R. Thanissery  n, M. Vanhoy  n, M. Fuller n, R. Barrangou n , C. Theriot n

Ed(s): J. Ravel

author keywords: microbiome; <italic>Lactobacillus</italic>; probiotic; <italic>Clostridioides difficile</italic>; colonization resistance; <italic>Muribaculaceae</italic>
topics (OpenAlex): Clostridium difficile and Clostridium perfringens research; Gut microbiota and health; Probiotics and Fermented Foods
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: July 28, 2025

2025 journal article

Extrinsic Attributes That Drive Oat Milk Purchase

JOURNAL OF FOOD SCIENCE, 90(6).

By: D. Rovai n, S. Gupta n , M. Watson n & M. Drake n

author keywords: consumer; oat milk; plant-based
MeSH headings : Humans; Consumer Behavior / economics; Avena / chemistry; Female; Milk / economics; Adult; Animals; Male; Middle Aged; Taste; Food Preferences; Young Adult; Focus Groups; Surveys and Questionnaires; Food Labeling; Choice Behavior; Adolescent; Motivation
topics (OpenAlex): Meat and Animal Product Quality; Agriculture Sustainability and Environmental Impact; Consumer Attitudes and Food Labeling
Source: Web Of Science
Added: July 21, 2025

2025 article

Facing Systemic Uncertainty, Can the CRISPR Community Stay the Course?

Barrangou, R. (2025, June 1). CRISPR JOURNAL, Vol. 8, pp. 165–165.

By: R. Barrangou n 

topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 15, 2025

2025 journal article

The impact of sphingomyelin and cholesterol on ordered lipid domain formation in the bovine milk fat globule membrane using artificial giant unilamellar vesicles as a model

JDS COMMUNICATIONS, 6(4).

By: H. Zheng* , R. Jimenez-Flores & D. Everett

topics (OpenAlex): Lipid Membrane Structure and Behavior; RNA Interference and Gene Delivery; Proteins in Food Systems
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 3, 2025

2025 article

Metagenome-Derived CRISPR-Cas12a Mining and Characterization

Gast, K., Baker, S., Borges, A. L., Ward, S., Banfield, J. F., & Barrangou, R. (2025, May 21). CRISPR JOURNAL, Vol. 5.

By: K. Gast n, S. Baker n, A. Borges *, S. Ward n , J. Banfield * & R. Barrangou n 

co-author countries: Australia 🇦🇺
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; RNA and protein synthesis mechanisms
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 21, 2025

2025 journal article

Effects of storage time and temperature on the chemical and sensory properties of aseptic milk

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(5), 4818–4838.

By: D. Cadwallader n, J. Pranata *, Y. Liu  n, D. Barbano * & M. Drake n

author keywords: aseptic milk; sensory; storage temperature
MeSH headings : Milk / chemistry; Animals; Food Storage / methods; Temperature; Food Handling / methods; Taste; Time Factors
topics (OpenAlex): Probiotics and Fermented Foods; Tea Polyphenols and Effects; Biopolymer Synthesis and Applications
Source: Web Of Science
Added: May 19, 2025

2025 journal article

Investigation of the relation between interfacial properties of milk protein ingredients and their emulsifying properties

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(10), 10533–10547.

By: H. An n & H. Zheng n 

author keywords: milk protein; emulsion; coalescence stability; interfacial tension; dilatational rheology
topics (OpenAlex): Proteins in Food Systems; Microencapsulation and Drying Processes; Food Chemistry and Fat Analysis
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: May 16, 2025

2025 journal article

Construction of cold-set Mickering emulsion gel using whey protein assembly particles as oil-water interfacial stabilizer and gelling agent: Phase stability, nonlinear rheology, and tribology

JOURNAL OF DAIRY SCIENCE, 108(6), 5580–5597.

By: U. Amin n, C. Yeung * & H. Zheng n 

author keywords: particle size; Stribeck curve; syneresis; microscopy; Lissajous curves
topics (OpenAlex): Proteins in Food Systems; Pickering emulsions and particle stabilization; Polysaccharides Composition and Applications
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: April 10, 2025

2025 journal article

Genome Editing Headwinds: Can CRISPR Stay on Target?

The CRISPR Journal.

By: R. Barrangou n 

topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering
Source: ORCID
Added: March 28, 2025

2025 journal article

A Protoplast System for CRISPR-Cas Ribonucleoprotein Delivery in <i>Pinus taeda</i> and <i>Abies fraseri</i>

PLANTS-BASEL, 14(7).

By: B. Marques  n, D. Sulis  n, B. Suarez n, C. Yang n, C. Cofre-Vega  n, R. Thomas  n, J. Whitehill n , R. Whetten n , R. Barrangou n , J. Wang n 

Contributors: B. Marques  n, D. Sulis  n, B. Suarez n, C. Yang n, C. Cofre-Vega  n, J. Wang n , R. Barrangou n , J. Whitehill  n, R. Whetten n , R. Thomas  n

author keywords: CRISPR; genome editing; protoplasts; conifers
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Plant Virus Research Studies
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 27, 2025

2025 article

Bacterial evolution: CRISPR out and virulence in

Raftopoulou, O., & Barrangou, R. (2025, March 10). CURRENT BIOLOGY, Vol. 35, pp. R182–R185.

By: O. Raftopoulou n & R. Barrangou n 

MeSH headings : Virulence / genetics; Xanthomonas campestris / genetics; Xanthomonas campestris / pathogenicity; CRISPR-Cas Systems; Plant Diseases / microbiology; Virulence Factors / genetics; Evolution, Molecular; Brassica / microbiology; Genome, Bacterial; Biological Evolution
topics (OpenAlex): CRISPR and Genetic Engineering; Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences; Innovation and Socioeconomic Development
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 24, 2025

2025 article

The insertion of the inverted repeat of an insertion sequence (IS) element from <i>Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus</i> changes the host range and stability of pGK12, a shuttle vector for lactic acid bacteria

Xie, Z., Jin, Y.-S., Klaenhammer, T. R., & Miller, M. J. (2025, March 14). APPLIED AND ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY.

By: Z. Xie *, Y. Jin *, T. Klaenhammer n & M. Miller *

author keywords: Lactobacillus; IS element; plasmids; plasmid replication; heterologous gene expression
MeSH headings : Plasmids / genetics; Genetic Vectors / genetics; DNA Transposable Elements; Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus / genetics; Host Specificity / genetics; Inverted Repeat Sequences; Mutagenesis, Insertional; Lactobacillales / genetics
topics (OpenAlex): Probiotics and Fermented Foods; Bacterial Genetics and Biotechnology; Bacteriophages and microbial interactions
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 24, 2025

2025 journal article

Comparison of Gins Using Temporal Dominance of Sensations (TDS), Temporal Check-All-That-Apply (TCATA), and Temporal Ranking (TR)

JOURNAL OF SENSORY STUDIES, 40(2).

By: D. Rovai n, H. Keefer n, J. Castura & M. Drake n

author keywords: gin; TCATA; TDS; temporal ranking
topics (OpenAlex): Polysaccharides Composition and Applications; Sensory Analysis and Statistical Methods; Fermentation and Sensory Analysis
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Source: Web Of Science
Added: March 17, 2025

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