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MOSTLY MICROBES AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES
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New study shows microplastics turn into 'hubs' for pathogens, antibiotic-resistant bacteria
Microplastics can become 'hubs' for antibiotic-resistant bacteria to grow once they wash down household drains & enter wastewater...
David Ojcius
Mar 20, 20211 min read


The fate of house cats during the COVID-19 pandemic
Since December 2019, the #COVID19 pandemic has been engulfing the world for more than four months [1]. Under the crisis, people have...
David Ojcius
Mar 20, 20212 min read


Major coronavirus variant found in pets for first time
Two reports released this week have found that dogs & cats can become infected by #B117, a recent variant of the #coronavirus that...
David Ojcius
Mar 20, 20211 min read


For Better Health During the Pandemic, Is Two Hours Outdoors the New 10,000 Steps?
Spending time in the woods is strongly linked to lower blood pressure & decreased anxiety, depression & fatigue....
David Ojcius
Mar 20, 20211 min read


Double duty: Gut's immune system helps regulate food processing, too
The gut immune system not only defends against pathogens but also regulates which nutrients are taken in. Gamma delta T cells can...
David Ojcius
Mar 20, 20211 min read


364,000 people would be alive today if US had SF's COVID numbers, expert says
San Francisco has among the lowest death rates among major US cities. Each and every death from COVID-19 is tragic, and San Francisco has...
David Ojcius
Mar 18, 20211 min read


Physicians and scientists join forces to develop the longevity medicine curriculum
Physicians and scientists highlight the importance of #longevity medicine education and collaborate on the first longevity medicine...
David Ojcius
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Long Covid Is Not Rare. It’s a Health Crisis.
#LongCovid : Lingering symptoms from #COVID19 may turn out to be one of the largest mass disabling events in modern history. #coronavirus...
David Ojcius
Mar 17, 20211 min read


Pandemic burnout is rampant in academia
Remote working, research delays & childcare obligations are taking their toll on scientists, causing stress & anxiety. Stresses...
David Ojcius
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Experts suspect polyethylene glycol in vaccine may have triggered severe reactions in some people
The Pfizer & Moderna #COVID19 vaccines contain polyethylene glycol (PEG), a substance used to coat the mRNA to help it access cells in...
David Ojcius
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Conjuring the Music of Proust’s Salons
Two French musicians have recorded an homage to a 1907 concert organized by Marcel Proust. On the program: • Fauré: Violin Sonata No. 1 •...
David Ojcius
Mar 16, 20211 min read


What travelers need to know about coronavirus testing and COVID-19 vaccine records
COVID-19 health passports: What travelers need to known about #coronavirus testing & #COVID19 vaccine records....
David Ojcius
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Moderna begins testing Covid vaccine in babies and young children
#Moderna has begun a study to test its #COVID19 vaccine in children under 12, including babies. Many parents want protection for their...
David Ojcius
Mar 16, 20211 min read


Microbes’ matchmaker helps bacteria to slime your teeth
Scientists studied biofilm formation by Streptococcus mutans, one of the main causes of tooth decay. They found that S. mutans has a...
David Ojcius
Mar 15, 20211 min read


Increased mortality in community-tested cases of SARS-CoV-2 lineage B.1.1.7
#SARSCoV2 lineage #B117, a variant first detected in the UK in September 20201, has spread to multiple countries worldwide This new...
David Ojcius
Mar 15, 20211 min read


Europe confronts a 3rd way of coronavirus infections.
A year after Italy became the first European country to impose a national lockdown to contain the spread of the #coronavirus, the nation...
David Ojcius
Mar 15, 20211 min read


Multiple SARSCoV2 variants escape neutralization by vaccine-induced humoral immunity
Multiple #SARSCoV2 #coronavirus variants escape neutralization by #COVID19 vaccine-induced humoral immunity. Some variants (K417N/T,...
David Ojcius
Mar 14, 20211 min read


Book review of "Ageless" by Andrew Steele
A hopeful message for all those facing the prospect of old age (that is, everyone). Old age needn’t be a massacre - in fact, old age...
David Ojcius
Mar 14, 20211 min read


In Situ Intraepithelial Localizations of Opportunistic Oral Pathogens
Porphyromonas gingivalis and Filifactor alocis are fastidious oral pathogens and etiological agents associated with chronic...
David Ojcius
Mar 14, 20212 min read


Topography effect on Aspergillus flavus occurrence and aflatoxin B1 contamination
Aflatoxin B1 is a strong carcinogenic and toxic fungal toxin produced by Aspergillus flavus and other Aspergillus species, and can...
David Ojcius
Mar 14, 20211 min read
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