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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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David Ojcius
Feb 3, 20242 min read
Alternative to intermittent fasting?
Study found that intermittent, short-term omission of only the essential amino acid isoleucine from the diet significantly increases...
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David Ojcius
Oct 14, 20232 min read
Calorie restriction in humans builds strong muscle & stimulates healthy aging genes
#CalorieRestriction is known to delay progression of age-related diseases in animal models. A new study suggests the same biological...
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David Ojcius
May 15, 20231 min read
Centenarians have diverse gut virome w/ potential to modulate metabolism & promote healthy lifespan
Compared with viromes of young adults (>18 yr) & old people (>60 yr), centenarians have diverse #virome including previously undescribed...
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David Ojcius
Apr 12, 20233 min read
Longevity of centenarians is reflected by the gut microbiome with youth-associated signatures
Centenarians display youth-associated features in gut #microbiome such as over-representation of #Bacteroides-dominated enterotype,...
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David Ojcius
Jan 26, 20233 min read
New study finds 6 ways to slow memory decline and lower dementia risk
A new study of more than 29,000 older adults has identified six habits — from eating a variety of foods to regularly reading or playing...
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David Ojcius
Sep 18, 20213 min read
Regular Exercise May Keep Your Body 30 Years ‘Younger’
The muscles of older men & women who have exercised for decades are indistinguishable in many ways from those of healthy 25-year-olds,...
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David Ojcius
Aug 28, 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...
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David Ojcius
Jun 8, 20212 min read
Three years younger in just eight weeks? A new study suggests yes!
#aging #epigenetic #lifestyle #longevity A clinical trial shows one can reduce biological age (as measured by the Horvath 2013 DNAmAge...
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David Ojcius
May 26, 20211 min read
Humans Could Live Up to 150 Years, New Research Suggests
#aging #longevity #resilience Researchers have taken on the question of how long we can live if, by some combination of serendipity and...
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David Ojcius
May 20, 20211 min read
Ganoderma lucidum stimulates autophagy-dependent longevity pathways in C. elegans and human cells
#lingzhi #reishi #aging #longevity #traditionalmedicine The medicinal fungus Ganoderma lucidum is used as a dietary supplement and health...
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David Ojcius
May 9, 20211 min read
People who live past 105 years old have genes that stop DNA damage
#DNA #aging #longevity #DNARepair People who reach a very old age may have their genes to thank. Genetic variants that help to prevent...
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David Ojcius
Apr 20, 20211 min read
7 healthy habits to slow aging, shared by a longevity expert.
7 healthy habits to slow aging, shared by a #longevity expert. You have more control over your #aging process than you realize, says...
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David Ojcius
Mar 17, 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...
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David Ojcius
Jan 9, 20211 min read
Scientists develop new gene therapy strategy to delay aging
Researchers conducted genome-wide #CRISPR-based screens in premature aging stem cells & identified >100 candidate #senescence-promoting...
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David Ojcius
Dec 26, 20201 min read
Recent advances in the field of caloric restriction mimetics and anti-aging molecules
Caloric restriction (CR) mimetics are molecules that produce beneficial effects on health and longevity in model organisms and humans,...
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David Ojcius
Dec 22, 20201 min read
Recent advances in the field of caloric restriction mimetics and anti-aging molecules
Caloric restriction (CR) mimetics are molecules that produce beneficial effects on health and longevity in model organisms and humans,...
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David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
Meet our Review Editor at Biomedical Journal
#microbiology #immunology #microbes #infection #aging #longevity #biomedical https://thriveglobal.com/stories/david-ojcius-on-lifelong-le...
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David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
NAD boosting to reverse senescence and inflammaging.
Senescent cells promote NAD tissue decline during aging through CD38 enzymes which can now become a novel therapeutic target....
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