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Khem Shahani (1923–2001) was a microbiologist who conducted pioneer research on probiotics (live microorganisms). ==Career== Khem Shahani is best known for his discovery of the DDS-1 strain of ''Lactobacillus acidophilus'' in 1959, at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. One of his many contributions to biology in the years to come, in this landmark discovery, Shahani observed the high level of stability and nutritional viability of the DDS-1 strain. This unique feature meant that the probiotics were able to pass through the stomach acid and implant in the intestine where it could multiply over 200-fold. Shahani would later name the strain DDS-1 for the Department of Dairy Science Number One strain and spend the rest of his career unlocking its potential for improving overall health. During his lengthy career, Shahani published over 200 articles in peer reviewed scientific journals and was a consultant for international agencies such as the World Health Organization.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Vital Health Publishing )〕 Among these, 80 publications were about Probiotics and Lactic Cultures.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = Nebraska Cultures )〕 In 1981, Shahani founded Nebraska Cultures, a probiotics manufacturing and research company. Today, Nebraska Cultures is one of the largest international probiotic supplement manufacturers and suppliers. He served as a consultant for several food and feed supplements and nutrients manufacturing and marketing companies, including Klaire Laboratories, National Enzyme Company, Nutraceutical Corporation, Kovac, TwinLab, Arise & Shine, American Biologics, Cell Tech (now Simplexity), Infinity2, Nutratec SAS, and others. Khem Shahani died on 6 July 2001 while on a speaking tour in Sicily (Italy).〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = University of Wisconsin–Madison, Department of Food Science )〕 In 2005, a professorship was established at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) in his name, honouring his work as scientist and professor.〔(【引用サイトリンク】 publisher = University of Nebraska Foundation )〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Khem Shahani」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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