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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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Mineralo-organic particles inhibit influenza A virus infection by targeting viral hemagglutinin activity
Abstract Aim: Â Mineralo-organic #particles, naturally present in human body fluids, participate in ectopic calcification and inflammatory...
David Ojcius
Sep 25, 20241 min read
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Biological Functions of Extracellular Vesicles from Mammalian Cells
#ExtracellularVesicles (EVs) are enclosed by a phospholipid bilayer and can be secreted by most types of cells. EVs deliver cargo from...
David Ojcius
Sep 12, 20241 min read
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Gut barrier disruption and chronic disease
Highlights Maintenance of gut barrier integrity is indispensable for health as the #gut barrier protects the host against gut microbes,...
David Ojcius
Feb 12, 202216 min read
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The role of respiratory epithelium in host defense against influenza virus infection
#influenza #flu #infection The respiratory epithelium is the major interface between the environment and the host. Sophisticated barrier,...
David Ojcius
Jun 10, 20211 min read
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In the Congo rainforest, the doctor who discovered Ebola warns of deadly viruses yet to come
Humanity faces an unknown number of new & potentially fatal viruses emerging from Africa's tropical rainforests, according to Professor...
David Ojcius
Jan 2, 20211 min read
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New mutations in malaria parasite encourage resistance against key preventive drug
Researchers report that new mutations in pfgch1 gene in Plasmodium falciparum, which enhance resistance to a drug...
David Ojcius
Jan 1, 20211 min read
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What is malaria? (free video)
Malaria is a mosquito-borne infectious disease common in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, that's caused by a parasitic...
David Ojcius
Dec 27, 20201 min read
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What is the lymphatic system? (free video)
The lymphatic system delivers fluid and larger molecules to the circulatory system, and it is involved in immune system surveillance....
David Ojcius
Dec 26, 20201 min read
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What is pneumonia? (free video)
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and...
David Ojcius
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
What is #COVID19? The coronaviruses that circulate among humans are typically benign, and they cause about a quarter of all common cold...
David Ojcius
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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FDA review clears path for second coronavirus vaccine, this one developed by Moderna
By the end of the week, the US could have 2 #coronavirus vaccines. An FDA review clears path for the coronavirus vaccine, developed by...
David Ojcius
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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David Ojcius on Lifelong Learning as a Researcher
Although they have been separate professions, dentistry is converging with medicine. There is a growing awareness that oral health...
David Ojcius
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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David Ojcius - Assistant Dean of Research, U. of the Pacific - on oral health and lifelong learning
Although they have been separate professions, dentistry is converging with medicine. There is a growing awareness that oral health...
David Ojcius
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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Meet our Review Editor at Biomedical Journal
#microbiology #immunology #microbes #infection #aging #longevity #biomedical https://thriveglobal.com/stories/david-ojcius-on-lifelong-le...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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Global Causes Of Death: Significant Shifts From 2000 To 2019
Coronary heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death for Homo sapiens on planet Earth, according to a new report from...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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Gene editing with CRISPR has made pigs immune to a deadly epidemic, PRSS
#CRISPR #epidemic #porcine #microbes #infection #agriculture When covid-19 began to race around the world, countries closed businesses...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20202 min read
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Genetic Discovery Leads to Potential New COVID-19 Treatments
5 genes involved in antiviral immunity & lung #inflammation identified as associated with severe forms of #COVID19. IFNAR2, TYK2, OAS1,...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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The Coronavirus, Bats and Us
They probably spread the #coronavirus that’s killing humans. We almost certainly spread the fungus that’s killing them. "Bat viruses...
David Ojcius
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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Innovative universal flu vaccine shows promise in first clinical test
A universal #FluVaccine shows promising results in a small early trial. The vaccine targets the stalk of haemagglutinin (HA) proteins,...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Most popular articles in Current Research in Microbial Sciences
Current Research in Microbial Sciences publishes high quality open access content that supports your research journey, empowering you to...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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