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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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The recency and geographical origins of the bat viruses ancestral to SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2
The emergence of SARS-CoV in 2002 and SARS-CoV-2 in 2019 led to increased sampling of sarbecoviruses circulating in horseshoe bats....
David Ojcius
May 8, 20253 min read


Journée d’échanges et restitution du projet : EQUIPer les ACTeurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions (ANR Equipact)
Depuis 2 ans le programme ANR-SAPS EQUIPACT (Equiper les acteurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions) réunit un consortium de 12...
David Ojcius
Apr 27, 20253 min read


Evaluation of intake of aged garlic extract and organosulfur compounds on progressive hearing loss in DBA/2J mice
Garlic is rich in organosulfur compounds with high antioxidant capacity and is known to have various health benefits. Aged garlic is a...
David Ojcius
Apr 25, 20251 min read


Circadian rhythmicity and human health
Our modern lifestyle involves irregular eating habits and extended periods spent indoors under artificial lighting. This lifestyle...
David Ojcius
Apr 21, 20255 min read


Hidden epidemic: Oral infections and how to prevent them
Oral infections like periodontitis (a chronic inflammatory disease and a significant risk factor for tooth loss) and abscesses are some...
David Ojcius
Apr 19, 20254 min read


Sacred codes: preservation, permutation and expression
Abstract This issue of the Biomedical Journal features a special section on epigenetics in infection, exploring epitranscriptomic...
David Ojcius
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Rhizosphere microbiome regulation: Unlocking the potential for plant growth
Hightlights •The context summarizes the latest effects of rhizosphere microorganisms on plants. The context summarizes the mechanisms by...
David Ojcius
Apr 6, 20251 min read


Genomic signatures and host adaptation of H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b: A call for global surveillance and multi-target antiviral strategies
Highlights Phylogenetic analysis of genotype B3.13 and D1.1 across the species. Mutations on the receptor binding sites related to...
David Ojcius
Mar 29, 20251 min read


Journée d’échanges et restitution du projet : EQUIPer les ACTeurs pour plus d’impacts dans les transitions (ANR Equipact)
Le programme rassemble un consortium de 12 organisations engagées dans la recherche participative à visée transformative. Le 18 mars...
David Ojcius
Mar 2, 20253 min read


Sustainable dentistry: CDA Journal explores the environmental benefit of eco-friendly practices
Articles describe impact of climate change on dentistry and present strategies for integrating sustainability into the practice QUICK...
David Ojcius
Feb 28, 20253 min read


Aerosol Dispersion and Efficacy of Protective Strategies During Dental Procedures
Introduction and Aims Aerosol generation during dental procedures poses significant risks due to the potential for transmitting...
David Ojcius
Feb 12, 20253 min read


Advancing Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment: Integrating Molecular Biomarkers and Emerging Technologies
Cancer biomarkers can be derived from tumor cells or neighboring cells within the tumor microenvironment. Over the past few decades,...
David Ojcius
Jan 27, 20255 min read


Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future
The #climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide....
David Ojcius
Jan 11, 20253 min read


Eating Camembert improves memory
New study found eating #Camembert #cheese could improve memory & protect the #brain during #aging (at least in mice).. Camembert uses...
David Ojcius
Jan 8, 20252 min read


El futuro de la odontología: nuevas tecnologías y su posible impacto
La tecnología está avanzando constantemente y generando nuevas oportunidades de aplicar los nuevos desarrollos en ciencia e ingeniería a...
David Ojcius
Jan 5, 20251 min read


Comment stopper les ravages des Chlamydia ?
#Chlamydia est un micro-organisme responsable d'une maladie sexuellement transmissible ; cette bactérie peut aussi causer cécité,...
David Ojcius
Dec 26, 20242 min read


Dentistry: Our Sustainable Future
The climate crisis is caused by rising atmospheric levels of greenhouse gases, in particular carbon dioxide, methane and nitric oxide....
David Ojcius
Dec 19, 20243 min read


The Role of Medicine and Technology in Shaping the Future of Oral Health
This commentary describes the changes taking place in #dentistry and speculates on improvements that could happen soon. Advances in...
David Ojcius
Dec 15, 20241 min read


Effects of light, electromagnetic fields and water on biological rhythms
The #circadian rhythm controls a wide range of functions in the human body and is required for optimal health. Disruption of the...
David Ojcius
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Role of purinoreceptors in the release of extracellular vesicles and consequences on immune response and cancer progression
Highlights Extracellular nucleotides are key actors of cell signalling through P2 receptors Dysregulated vesicle release is implicated in...
David Ojcius
Nov 7, 20246 min read
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