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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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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


KАK ОСТАНОВИТЬ ХЛАМИДИЮ?
Дэвид Оджиус (David M. Ojcius), Тони Дарвилл (Toni Darville), Патрик Баволи (Patrik M. Bavoil) Хламидии, внутриклеточные паразиты,...
David Ojcius
Mar 30, 20244 min read


Frankincense (Boswellia serrata) Extract Effects on Growth and Biofilm Formation of Porphyromonas gingivalis, and Its Intracellular Infection in Human Gingival Epithelial Cells
by David Vang , Aline Cristina Abreu Moreira-Souza , Nicholas Zusman , German Moncada , Harmony Matshik Dakafay , Homer Asadi , David M....
David Ojcius
Mar 30, 20241 min read


Why Do We Age?
Scientists are investigating how our biology changes as the years add up, and whether there are ways to stop it. #aging According to some...
David Ojcius
Mar 24, 20242 min read


The next pandemic? It's already here for Earth's wildlife.
The highly pathogenic strain of avian #influenza #H5N1 (#birdflu) has killed millions of birds & unknown numbers of mammals, particularly...
David Ojcius
Mar 14, 20241 min read


The Nematode Caenorhabditis elegans: a Convenient Model for Studying Immunology and Microbiology
by William Zhao, Shrey Shah, Scott Davis, David Ojcius and Hung-Chi Yang. Caenorhabditis elegans is a nematode that survives naturally in...
David Ojcius
Mar 13, 20241 min read


Clinical development of antivirals against SARS-CoV-2 and its variants
Abstract The unceasing global spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome #coronavirus 2 (#SARSCoV2) calls for the development of novel...
David Ojcius
Mar 3, 20242 min read


What's My Research?
Interdisciplinary seminars presented by faculty and staff at the University of the Pacific. Seminars are hosted by the Office of Research...
David Ojcius
Mar 1, 20241 min read


Dugoni faculty member will fight oral cancer with $700K NIH award
Xiaoyuan Han, an assistant professor in the Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry at University of the Pacific, has received a prestigious...
David Ojcius
Feb 19, 20241 min read
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