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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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Did the coronavirus jump from animals to people twice?
The #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus could have spilled from animals to people multiple times, according to preliminary analysis of viral genomes...
David Ojcius
Sep 16, 20214 min read


Can ‘zero COVID’ countries continue to keep the virus at bay once they reopen?
Is the #ZeroCovid strategy sustainable? Some of the countries that have been most successful at keeping #COVID19 at bay are now seeking...
David Ojcius
Sep 15, 20215 min read


Toxoplasma gondii Parasite May Protect Against Developing MS
Toxoplasmosis may have a protective effect against the development of #MultipleSclerosis (MS), according to a review study. People who...
David Ojcius
Sep 13, 20213 min read


Israel Is Preparing for Possible Fourth Covid Vaccine Dose
Israel is making preparations to ensure it has sufficient vaccine supply in case a 4th round of #COVID19 shots is needed. Israel has so...
David Ojcius
Sep 12, 20212 min read


Prokaryotic Diversity and Composition Within Equatorial Lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden in Kenya, Africa
#microbiology #environment #Kenya Highlights •Equatorial lakes Olbolosat and Oloiden are rich in prokaryotic diversity. •Prokaryotic...
David Ojcius
Sep 11, 20211 min read


3D culture models to study SARS-CoV-2 infectivity and antiviral candidates
3D culture models to study #SARSCoV2 infectivity and antiviral candidates: From spheroids to bioprinting Abstract The pandemic caused by...
David Ojcius
Sep 11, 20211 min read


Research examines whether genetic traits are the cause of periodontitis
Research examines whether genetic traits cause periodontitis. The oral #microbiota of participants with #periodontitis were different &...
David Ojcius
Sep 11, 20212 min read


Biden is expected to require the vast majority of federal workers and contractors to get vaccinated
President #Biden will sign orders mandating the vast majority of US federal workers & gov't contractors to get vaccinated against...
David Ojcius
Sep 9, 20214 min read


Urban California is taming the COVID surge, but low-vaccination areas still in danger
Urban #California is taming the #COVID19 surge, but areas with low vaccination rates are still at risk. #Coronavirus cases are slowing in...
David Ojcius
Sep 8, 20211 min read


Rheumatoid arthritis linked with gut bacteria imbalance
New research suggests that bacterial imbalances in the gut #microbiome may play a role in the development of #rheumatoidarthritis. The...
David Ojcius
Sep 7, 20212 min read


Breakthrough infections are less likely to lead to long Covid, a study suggests
People who experience breakthrough infections of the #coronavirus after being fully vaccinated are about 50% less likely to experience...
David Ojcius
Sep 6, 20212 min read


The Moderna vaccine makes more antibodies than Pfizer's. Does it matter?
#coronavirus #SARSCoV2 #immunity #immunology #COVID19 The Moderna vaccine makes more antibodies than Pfizer's. Does it matter? Antibodies...
David Ojcius
Sep 5, 20214 min read


I only went out for a walk ...
#sustainability #nature #environment #California #JohnMuir “I only went out for a walk and finally concluded to stay out till sundown,...
David Ojcius
Sep 4, 20211 min read


Antibiotic Resistance Found Deep in Forests of Scandinavia
A DNA analysis of wild brown bear teeth shows that the #AntibioticResistance threat has spread to remote areas of Sweden. Antibiotic...
David Ojcius
Sep 4, 20212 min read


Prior exposure to common cold coronaviruses enhances immune response to SARS-CoV-2
Researchers show that cross-reactive CD4+ T cells found in people previously exposed to common cold coronaviruses enhance the body's...
David Ojcius
Sep 4, 20216 min read


Dental Care is Essential Care: The Importance of Getting Back on Track with Your Oral Healthcare
#dentalcare #oralhealth #dentistry #dental #pandemic #COVID19 Over the past year and a half, many of us have taken “business casual” to...
David Ojcius
Sep 1, 20213 min read


France first big EU nation to start widespread booster jabs
#France #Europe #COVID #Vaccines #coronavirus France on Wednesday started administering booster shots of #COVID19 #vaccine to people...
David Ojcius
Sep 1, 20213 min read


Genetics of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli O157:H7 isolated from clinical cases of Argentina & Chile
Genetic features of verotoxigenic #Escherichiacoli O157:H7 isolated from clinical cases of #Argentina and #Chile #genetics #virulence...
David Ojcius
Aug 31, 20211 min read


Phospholipases A2 as biomarkers in ARDS
#Phospholipases #ARDS #sepsis #inflammation Abstract ARDS is a multifactorial life-threatening lung injury, characterized by diffuse lung...
David Ojcius
Aug 31, 20211 min read


Characterization of the Blood Microbiota in Children with Celiac Disease
#Microbiota #CeliacDisease #Microbiome #Children #Pedriatic Highlights •Bacteroidetes is most abundant phylum in pediatric blood •Beta...
David Ojcius
Aug 31, 20212 min read
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