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MOSTLY MICROBES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
Welcome to Mostly Microbes and Infectious Diseases. David Ojcius posts newspaper and journal articles in the broad field of microbiology.

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Ivermectin Inhibits Growth of Chlamydia trachomatis in Epithelial Cells
Ivermectin is currently approved for treatment of both clinical and veterinary infections by nematodes, including Onchocerca cervicalis...
David Ojcius
Jun 92 min read
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Rhizosphere microbiome regulation: Unlocking the potential for plant growth
Hightlights The context summarizes the latest effects of #rhizosphere microorganisms on plants. The context summarizes the mechanisms by...
David Ojcius
Jun 81 min read
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Bridging oral and systemic health: exploring pathogenesis, biomarkers, and diagnostic innovations in periodontal disease
Purpose This narrative review explores the multifaceted links between periodontal diseases (gingivitis and periodontitis) and systemic...
David Ojcius
May 292 min read
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Valley Fever: Danger Lurking in a Dust Cloud
Coccidioides immitis and Coccidioides posadasii contribute to the development of Valley Fever. The ability of these fungal pathogens to...
David Ojcius
May 252 min read
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INFLAMMASOMES BRIDGE SIGNALING BETWEEN PATHOGEN IDENTIFICATION AND THE IMMUNE RESPONSE
Microbial organisms express pathogen-associated molecular patterns (PAMPs) that can stimulate expression of proinflammatory mediators...
David Ojcius
May 171 min read
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The Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: A Convenient Model for Studying Immunology and Microbiology
Caenorhabditis elegans is a nematode that survives naturally in a variety of environments throughout the world. This nematode has been...
David Ojcius
May 91 min read
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The recency and geographical origins of the bat viruses ancestral to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2
The emergence of SARS-CoV in 2002 and SARS-CoV-2 in 2019 led to increased sampling of sarbecoviruses circulating in horseshoe bats....
David Ojcius
May 83 min read
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Journée d’échanges et restitution du projet : EQUIPer les ACTeurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions (ANR Equipact)
Depuis 2 ans le programme ANR-SAPS EQUIPACT (Equiper les acteurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions) réunit un consortium de 12...
David Ojcius
Apr 273 min read
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Evaluation of intake of aged garlic extract and organosulfur compounds on progressive hearing loss in DBA/2J mice
Garlic is rich in organosulfur compounds with high antioxidant capacity and is known to have various health benefits. Aged garlic is a...
David Ojcius
Apr 251 min read
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Circadian rhythmicity and human health
Our modern lifestyle involves irregular eating habits and extended periods spent indoors under artificial lighting. This lifestyle...
David Ojcius
Apr 215 min read
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Hidden epidemic: Oral infections and how to prevent them
Oral infections like periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease and a significant risk factor for tooth loss) and abscesses are some...
David Ojcius
Apr 194 min read
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Sacred codes: preservation, permutation and expression
Abstract This issue of the Biomedical Journal  features a special section on epigenetics in infection, exploring epitranscriptomic...
David Ojcius
Apr 61 min read
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Rhizosphere microbiome regulation: Unlocking the potential for plant growth
Hightlights •The context summarizes the latest effects of rhizosphere microorganisms on plants. The context summarizes the mechanisms by...
David Ojcius
Apr 61 min read
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Genomic signatures and host adaptation of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b: A call for global surveillance and multi-target antiviral strategies
Highlights Phylogenetic analysis of genotype B3.13 and D1.1 across the species. Mutations on the receptor binding sites related to...
David Ojcius
Mar 291 min read
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Journée d’échanges et restitution du projet : EQUIPer les ACTeurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions (ANR Equipact)
Le programme rassemble un consortium de 12 organisations engagées dans la recherche participative à visée transformative. Le 18 mars...
David Ojcius
Mar 23 min read
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Sustainable dentistry: CDA Journal explores the environmental benefit of eco-friendly practices
Articles describe impact of climate change on dentistry and present strategies for integrating sustainability into the practice  QUICK...
David Ojcius
Feb 283 min read
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Aerosol Dispersion and Efficacy of Protective Strategies During Dental Procedures
Introduction and Aims Aerosol generation during dental procedures poses significant risks due to the potential for transmitting...
David Ojcius
Feb 123 min read
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Advancing Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Integrating Molecular Biomarkers and Emerging Technologies
Cancer biomarkers can be derived from tumor cells or neighboring cells within the tumor microenvironment. Over the past few decades,...
David Ojcius
Jan 275 min read
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Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future
The #climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide....
David Ojcius
Jan 113 min read
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Eating Camembert improves memory
New study found eating #Camembert #cheese could improve memory & protect the #brain during #aging (at least in mice).. Camembert uses...
David Ojcius
Jan 82 min read
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