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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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Reinventing Plastics
Once perceived as a symbol of modernity, plastics have been the subject of a rapid and profound global challenge in recent years,...
David Ojcius
Jul 7, 20241 min read


The gut microbiota follows a circadian rhythm
• Bacterial rhythmicity is present in the infant gut & increases with age. • #circadian control of bacterial rhythms is confirmed ex vivo...
David Ojcius
Jul 3, 20241 min read


Out of Sight, ‘Dark Fungi’ Run the World from the Shadows
The land, water and air around us are chock-full of DNA from fungi that scientists can’t identify. #fungi #mycology Why This Matters: The...
David Ojcius
Jun 29, 20241 min read


The happy microbiome: how to nourish all of yours - from mouth to gut to vagina
Genetically speaking, we are more microbe than human and, whether on our skin or up our nose, they are essential to our health. Here are...
David Ojcius
Jun 29, 20241 min read


How climate change is hitting Europe: three graphics reveal health impacts
A growing body of research reveals the deaths and diseases linked to rising temperatures across the continent. #GlobalWarming is costing...
David Ojcius
Jun 23, 20242 min read


Caenorhabditis elegans as a Convenient Animal Model for Microbiome Studies
Microbes constitute the most prevalent life form on Earth, yet their remarkable diversity remains mostly unrecognized. Microbial...
David Ojcius
Jun 18, 20243 min read


Development of T cell antigen-based human coronavirus vaccines against nAb-escaping SARS-CoV-2 variants
Currently approved vaccines have been successful in preventing the severity of #COVID19 and hospitalization. These vaccines primarily...
David Ojcius
Jun 13, 20242 min read


Unveiling the Mycobiota: The Fungal Frontier of Human Health
The #microbiota and its effect on health has been extensively studied over the past decade. In many studies, the term microbiota has...
David Ojcius
Jun 3, 20247 min read


Visit of University of Gujrat dean sparks collaboration with University of the Pacific
Dean Prof. Dr. Zahid Yousaf of the University of Gujrat (UOG) embarked on a significant visit to the University of the Pacific,...
David Ojcius
Jun 1, 20242 min read


Charting new territory: The Plasmodium falciparum tRNA modification landscape
This review addresses the known functions of tRNA modifications in the biology ofP. falciparumwhile highlighting the potential...
David Ojcius
May 29, 20245 min read


OKU-Sutro Excellence Day Showcases Outstanding Work at the Dental School
Examples of excellence at the Arthur A. Dugoni School of #Dentistry across clinical care, #research and community service were on full...
David Ojcius
May 25, 20241 min read


The Effects of Frankincense on Oral Health
Frankincense oil, originating from Boswellia trees in the Middle East, Africa, and parts of Asia, has a rich history as a valuable remedy...
David Ojcius
May 19, 20241 min read


Blood Sample Collecting and Processing for Perio VAL Cohort
Introduction Chronic periodontitis (ChP) is a prevalent inflammatory disease affecting 46% of the US population. ChP produces a profound...
David Ojcius
May 19, 20241 min read


Understanding how exercise affects the body
A study of endurance training in rats found molecular changes throughout the body that could help explain the beneficial effects of...
David Ojcius
May 15, 20243 min read


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...
David Ojcius
May 12, 20241 min read


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...
David Ojcius
May 10, 20241 min read


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 &...
David Ojcius
Apr 28, 20241 min read


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...
David Ojcius
Apr 20, 20241 min read


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...
David Ojcius
Apr 14, 20243 min read


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...
David Ojcius
Apr 1, 20241 min read
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