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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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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


Morris Chapel, University of the Pacific, Stockton, California
#Religion #Spirituality #UoPacific #California
David Ojcius
Aug 31, 20211 min read


This mushroom might alter gut bacteria for the better, study finds
This mushroom might alter gut bacteria for the better, study finds. #Ganoderma #Reishi #Lingzhi #obesity #diabetes #insulin #microbiota...
David Ojcius
Aug 29, 20212 min read


Viewpoint article in the journal "Science": The animal origin of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
Viewpoint article in the journal "Science": The animal origin of the #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus Although first detected in December 2019,...
David Ojcius
Aug 29, 20217 min read


New COVID variant detected in South Africa, most mutated variant so far
A new #coronavirus variant, C.1.2, detected in South Africa & other countries, according to new preprint study. The new variant is more...
David Ojcius
Aug 29, 20213 min read


The Longest-Living People in the World Eat These 4 Anti-Inflammatory Spices Every Day
The Longest-Living People in the World Eat These 4 Anti-Inflammatory Spices Every Day #inflammation #aging #longevity #turmeric...
David Ojcius
Aug 28, 20213 min read


New CRISPR-Cas system cuts virus RNA
Researchers have discovered a new #CRISPR-Cas system that cuts #RNA. The study is expected to offer many opportunities for the...
David Ojcius
Aug 28, 20212 min read


Kearny Street, San Francisco, California
Walk after work. Kearny Street, walking towards #CoitTower, #SanFrancisco, #California
David Ojcius
Aug 27, 20211 min read


The Covid vaccine is much safer than catching the coronavirus, study in Israel finds
A study with ~2 million people in Israel shows Pfizer #COVID19 vaccine slightly raises risk of heart inflammation & swollen lymph nodes....
David Ojcius
Aug 26, 20213 min read
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