The National Significance of a DNA Revolution: A Call for Policy Action towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Sulley, Yahaya Sumara; Seidu, Osman A.; Lawal, Mohammed; Oboakoh, Isaac; Murtala, Shamsiyatu; Dauda, Mariam; Quansah, Lydia

doi:10.28991/hef-2022-03-02-010

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“…Through the use of scientific/technical tools like DNA analysis and databases [43], soil/microbial analysis [44], trace evidence analysis [45], chemical and toxicological analysis [46], and digital evidence analysis [47], forensic science practices also involve the identification and association of people and things, the prediction of events and activities, and the protection of society and systems. These techniques can be used to help find those who commit food fraud and uncover illegal activity in the food sector [48].…”

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Securing the Plate with Forensic Science: Clamping Down on Food Fraud in Ghana

Sulley,

Quansah,

Lawal

et al. 2023

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Food fraud is a critical concern for food safety and public health that has not received sufficient attention. In Ghana, food fraud is economically driven, aiming to exploit unsuspecting consumers for profit. This paper examines the literature on food fraud in Ghana, drawing from journals, online articles, social media and published reports. The findings emphasize the prevalence of food fraud, underscoring the urgent need to combat it in Ghana by leveraging forensic science. The study identifies key food adulterants, including sawdust, foam, carbide, bixa, and Sudan IV, commonly found in Ghanaian markets. These substances pose significant risks to consumers. The paper serves as a roadmap for establishing effective policies, laws, and regulations to address food fraud in Ghana. Furthermore, the paper emphasizes the importance of future directions and policies to tackle the existing food fraud situation. It recommends the prudent use of forensic technologies as a powerful approach to crackdown on food fraud. By employing forensic techniques, it becomes possible to apprehend and bring justice to those responsible for intentional acts of food fraud. In conclusion, this paper highlights the seriousness of food fraud in Ghana's food industry and public health. It emphasizes the urgent need to combat this issue by utilizing forensic science. By implementing robust policies and leveraging forensic technologies, Ghana can effectively ensure consumer safety and maintain integrity within the food supply chain.

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Securing the Plate with Forensic Science: Clamping Down on Food Fraud in Ghana

Sulley,

Quansah,

Lawal

et al. 2023

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Combined toxicity of oil-based PAH4 mixtures on HL-7702 cells

Liu,

Zhang,

Zhou

et al. 2024

Science of The Total Environment

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Effect of ethanol and sodium chloride on the physio-chemical properties of Montelukast sodium and its interaction with DNA

Khan

Shahid

Khan

et al. 2023

Zeitschrift Für Physikalische Chemie

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In drug development, it is very important to study the physicochemical properties of drugs under various solution conditions in order to understand their mechanism of action and their interactions with bioactive compounds. In this regard, this study attempts to elucidate the effects of co-solvent and co-solute on the physicochemical properties of Montelukast sodium and its possible interactions with deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA). The physicochemical, volumetric and thermodynamic properties of Montelukast sodium were determined by various measurements such as density, viscosity and surface tension. Most of these measured parameters responded differently when ethanol (co-solvent) and sodium chloride (co-solvent) were added to the drug solution, and/or when the concentration and temperature of the drug solution were changed. Various solution properties such as flow behavior, surface activity and association behavior of Montelukast sodium were also affected by the addition of DNA. UV–Vis spectroscopy was also used to better understand the qualitative and quantitative strength of DNA-drug interactions in water. Using UV–Visible analysis, the Montelukast DNA binding constant (Kb) was determined to be 6.861 × 103 (L Mol−1). Physicochemical and spectroscopic results confirmed that there may be physicochemical type interactions between the drug and DNA. It is also proposed that hydrogen bonding can occur between the oxygen and hydrogen atoms of the Montelukast sodium and the hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen atoms of the DNA molecule.

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The National Significance of a DNA Revolution: A Call for Policy Action towards Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Cited by 3 publications

References 54 publications

Securing the Plate with Forensic Science: Clamping Down on Food Fraud in Ghana

Securing the Plate with Forensic Science: Clamping Down on Food Fraud in Ghana

Combined toxicity of oil-based PAH4 mixtures on HL-7702 cells

Effect of ethanol and sodium chloride on the physio-chemical properties of Montelukast sodium and its interaction with DNA

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