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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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Current Research in Microbial Sciences - Editorial Board
Co-editors-in-chief Miranda Hart and David Ojcius #openaccess #microbiology #immunology #microbes #environment Find entire editorial...
David Ojcius
Mar 5, 20221 min read
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What is the lymphatic system? (free video)
The lymphatic system delivers fluid and larger molecules to the circulatory system, and it is involved in immune system surveillance....
David Ojcius
Dec 26, 20201 min read
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What is pneumonia? (free video)
Pneumonia is an infection of the lungs that can be caused by a variety of different pathogens, including viruses, bacteria, fungi, and...
David Ojcius
Dec 19, 20201 min read
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COVID-19 - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
What is #COVID19? The coronaviruses that circulate among humans are typically benign, and they cause about a quarter of all common cold...
David Ojcius
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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David Ojcius on Lifelong Learning as a Researcher
Although they have been separate professions, dentistry is converging with medicine. There is a growing awareness that oral health...
David Ojcius
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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David Ojcius - Assistant Dean of Research, U. of the Pacific - on oral health and lifelong learning
Although they have been separate professions, dentistry is converging with medicine. There is a growing awareness that oral health...
David Ojcius
Dec 13, 20201 min read
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Meet our Review Editor at Biomedical Journal
#microbiology #immunology #microbes #infection #aging #longevity #biomedical https://thriveglobal.com/stories/david-ojcius-on-lifelong-le...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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Global Causes Of Death: Significant Shifts From 2000 To 2019
Coronary heart disease and stroke are the two leading causes of death for Homo sapiens on planet Earth, according to a new report from...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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Gene editing with CRISPR has made pigs immune to a deadly epidemic, PRSS
#CRISPR #epidemic #porcine #microbes #infection #agriculture When covid-19 began to race around the world, countries closed businesses...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20202 min read
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Genetic Discovery Leads to Potential New COVID-19 Treatments
5 genes involved in antiviral immunity & lung #inflammation identified as associated with severe forms of #COVID19. IFNAR2, TYK2, OAS1,...
David Ojcius
Dec 12, 20201 min read
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The Coronavirus, Bats and Us
They probably spread the #coronavirus that’s killing humans. We almost certainly spread the fungus that’s killing them. "Bat viruses...
David Ojcius
Dec 11, 20201 min read
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Innovative universal flu vaccine shows promise in first clinical test
A universal #FluVaccine shows promising results in a small early trial. The vaccine targets the stalk of haemagglutinin (HA) proteins,...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Most popular articles in Current Research in Microbial Sciences
Current Research in Microbial Sciences publishes high quality open access content that supports your research journey, empowering you to...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Phytochemicals against SARS-CoV-2 as potential drug leads
The newly emerged #SARSCoV2 strains from the #coronavirus (CoV) family is causing one of the most disruptive pandemics of the past...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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How the novel #coronavirus evolved
As the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 swept across the world and killed more than 1.5 million in the past year, it has mutated into several major...
David Ojcius
Dec 10, 20201 min read
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Distinct Microbiome and Metabolites Linked with Depression
The gastrointestinal tracts of people with major depressive disorder harbor a signature composition of viruses, bacteria, and their...
David Ojcius
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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‘A lost generation’: Research reveals students sliding backward, most vulnerable worst affected
Unequal gaps in learning during remote school. New studies & grading data released by multiple school districts in the US confirm fears...
David Ojcius
Dec 9, 20201 min read
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Climate Change Is Ushering in a New Pandemic Era.
Intensive agriculture, habitat destruction, & climate change are ushering in a new pandemic era, especially through the emergence of new...
David Ojcius
Dec 8, 20201 min read
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Candida infections - causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, pathology
What are Candida infections? The fungus Candida typically lives harmlessly on the skin or mucous membranes, but when it starts to...
David Ojcius
Dec 6, 20201 min read
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The book reopened on infectious diseases
Emerging infectious diseases represent a major challenge to human health worldwide. The risk of evolving new infectious pathogens has...
David Ojcius
Dec 4, 20201 min read
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