Charting new territory: The Plasmodium falciparum tRNA modification landscape
This review addresses the known functions of tRNA modifications in the biology of P. falciparum while highlighting the potential...
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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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Leprosy passed between medieval squirrels and humans, study suggests
Study suggests #leprosy passed between humans & red squirrels in medieval England, supporting the theory that the fur trade could have...
Research & Creativity Showcase - University of the Pacific
Abstracts for Research and Creativity Showcase at the University of the Pacific. An annual celebration of the research, scholarship &...
miRNAs mediate impact of smoking on dental pulp stem cells via p53 pathway
Cigarette smoke changes the genomic and epigenomic imprint of cells. In this study, we investigated the biological consequences of...
Why isn’t dental health considered primary medical care?
The list of connections between #oralhealth & systemic health is remarkable. For starters, 3 common #dental issues (cavities, tooth loss...
Explore the World of Vaults
The Laboratory of Leonard Rome at UCLA was established in 1979. Since 1986, the Rome laboratory has been studying a novel cellular...
KАK ОСТАНОВИТЬ ХЛАМИДИЮ?
Дэвид Оджиус (David M. Ojcius), Тони Дарвилл (Toni Darville), Патрик Баволи (Patrik M. Bavoil) Хламидии, внутриклеточные паразиты,...
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Extract Effects on Growth and Biofilm Formation of Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Its Intracellular Infection in Human Gingival Epithelial Cells
by David Vang , Aline Cristina Abreu Moreira-Souza , Nicholas Zusman , German Moncada , Harmony Matshik Dakafay , Homer Asadi , David M....
Why Do We Age?
Scientists are investigating how our biology changes as the years add up, and whether there are ways to stop it. #aging According to some...
The next pandemic? It's already here for Earth's wildlife.
The highly pathogenic strain of avian #influenza #H5N1 (#birdflu) has killed millions of birds & unknown numbers of mammals, particularly...
The Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: a Convenient Model for Studying Immunology and Microbiology
by William Zhao, Shrey Shah, Scott Davis, David Ojcius and Hung-Chi Yang. Caenorhabditis elegans is a nematode that survives naturally in...
Clinical development of antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants
Abstract The unceasing global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome #coronavirus 2 (#SARSCoV2) calls for the development of novel...
What's My Research?
Interdisciplinary seminars presented by faculty and staff at the University of the Pacific. Seminars are hosted by the Office of Research...
Dugoni faculty member will fight oral cancer with $700K NIH award
Xiaoyuan Han, an assistant professor in the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at University of the Pacific, has received a prestigious...
The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health
by Namrata Nayyar, David M. Ojcius, Arthur A. Dugoni. #oralhealth #dental #medicine #technology This commentary describes the changes...
Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Extract Effects on the Growth, Biofilm Formation & Intracellular Infection of Porphyromonas gingivalis & Fusobacterium nucleatum in Human Gingival Epithelial Cells
by David Vang, Aline Cristina de Abreu Moreira-Souza, Nicholas Zusman, German Moncada, Harmony Matshik dakafay, Homayon Asadi, David M....
Alternative to intermittent fasting?
Study found that intermittent, short-term omission of only the essential amino acid isoleucine from the diet significantly increases...
Moderate intensity exercise may protect cardiac function by influencing spleen microbiome composition
Highlights • • • Summary The beneficial effects of physical exercise on human cardiorespiratory fitness might be through reduced systemic...
"What's my Research?"
"What's my Research?", organized by David Ojcius. Interdisciplinary presentation at University of the Pacific by chemistry professor...
Fungal infections: Pathogenesis, antifungals and alternate treatment approaches
Increasing incidence of fungal infections of recent times requires immediate intervention. Fungal infections are seldom construed at...
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