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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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Mosquitoes sniff out hosts infected with certain viruses, researchers find
Infections by the viruses that cause #Zika and #Dengue fever alter how their hosts smell, making them more likely to be bitten by...
David Ojcius
Jul 2, 20223 min read


Humans tamed the microbes behind cheese, soy, and more
The genomes of bacteria and fungi used in food production bear the signs of domestication also seen in crops and livestock The burst of...
David Ojcius
Jun 30, 20224 min read


How your body clock drives your immune system
The body's internal clock affects the immune system in ways scientists in the burgeoning field of #circadian #immunology are beginning to...
David Ojcius
Jun 25, 20224 min read


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David Ojcius
Jun 24, 20221 min read


David M. Ojcius: H-index & Awards - Academic Profile
His primary scientific interests are in Cell biology, Apoptosis, Immunology, Chlamydia trachomatis and Microbiology. His work carried out...
David Ojcius
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Antibiotic-Resistant Typhoid From Asia Is Spreading Worldwide
More than 100,000 people die each year from typhoid fever Antibiotic-resistant typhoid strains mostly from South Asia have spread across...
David Ojcius
Jun 24, 20221 min read


Think All Viruses Get Milder With Time? Not This Rabbit-Killer
As #COVID19 death rate globally has fallen, it may be tempting to conclude that #coronavirus is becoming milder. But this not a given. A...
David Ojcius
Jun 20, 20225 min read


Not Just for the Birds: Avian Influenza Is Also Felling Wild Mammals
As the Eurasian #H5N1 #birdflu spread in the US this spring, prompting mass culls of domestic birds, scientists also detected the virus...
David Ojcius
Jun 18, 20223 min read


David Ojcius - Assistant Dean of Research - University of the Pacific
“The idea of working in my current field came from my original interest in microorganisms and how they affect the immune system of the...
David Ojcius
Jun 17, 20221 min read


David Ojcius on Lifelong Learning as a Researcher - Thrive
“The industry I’m in is actually two in one: teaching and research. I love teaching and interacting with students. In many ways I learn...
David Ojcius
Jun 17, 20221 min read


How long is your COVID vaccine good for? You can soon find out, thanks to a new test
Researchers have developed a rapid T-cell test (the dqTACT assay) that measures the activation of T cells in response to #COVID19. The...
David Ojcius
Jun 17, 20223 min read


COVID and smell loss: answers begin to emerge
Smell disruption from #COVID19 is becoming less-common, but millions of people still have problems with their sense of #smell. The...
David Ojcius
Jun 11, 20223 min read


Food allergy is associated with lower risk of SARS-CoV-2 infection
A study found that people with food #allergies are less likely to become infected with the #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus. The study also found...
David Ojcius
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Association between gut microbiota and prediabetes in people living with HIV
The prevalence of prediabetes is rapidly increasing in general population and in people living with #HIV #AIDS (PLWH). Gut microbiota...
David Ojcius
Jun 1, 20221 min read


Haven't had COVID yet? It could be more than just luck
Haven't had #COVID19 yet? It could be more than just luck. Simplest explanation: you have never come into contact with the virus....
David Ojcius
May 29, 20222 min read


Why unprecedented bird flu outbreaks sweeping the world are concerning scientists
Scientists are concerned about spread of the highly infectious #H5N1 strain of #avianflu in wild birds. Wild birds spread the virus...
David Ojcius
May 26, 20224 min read


Ancient Maya tooth sealant glued gemstones in place—and may have prevented tooth decay
The ancient Maya believed their breath was a link to the divine. To purify it, many people filed, notched, and polished their teeth, some...
David Ojcius
May 25, 20223 min read


Gene-edited tomatoes could provide new source of vitamin D
Tomato plants gene-edited to produce a precursor to #vitaminD could provide an animal-free source of the crucial nutrient. Because...
David Ojcius
May 24, 20221 min read


The secret world beneath our feet is mind-blowing – and the key to our planet’s future.
Beneath our feet is an ecosystem so astonishing that it tests the limits of our imagination. It’s as diverse as a rainforest or a coral...
David Ojcius
May 7, 20224 min read


Research Day an opportunity to showcase, collaborate
Faculty and students will showcase the creative and insightful research projects they have undertaken this year during Pacific’s annual...
David Ojcius
Apr 23, 20221 min read
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