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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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Researchers identify bacteria that promote metabolic and mental health
Researchers identified Bifidobacterium longum APC1472 as regulator of appetite & metabolism. In overweight or obese people, the novel...
David Ojcius
Dec 18, 20201 min read
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Introducing Current Research in Microbial Sciences
The most downloaded articles from Current Research in Microbial Sciences in the last 90 days. #microbiology https://www.journals.elsevier...
David Ojcius
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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New understanding about ancient branch of life on Earth
All life on Earth can be divided into three broad domains—archaea, bacteria, and eukaryotes. Humans, other animals, plants, fungus—right...
David Ojcius
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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Scientists find two new species of fungi that turn flies into 'zombies'
#mycology #microbiology Two new fungi species that infect flies and eject spores out of a large hole in the insect’s abdomen “like small...
David Ojcius
Dec 16, 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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When a Virus Is the Cure
In the past five years, bacteriophage research has accelerated, with a proliferation of publications, conferences, and...
David Ojcius
Dec 16, 20201 min read
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Salt-tolerant bacteria with an appetite for sludge make biodegradable plastics
The bacteria Zobellella denitrificans ZD1, found in mangroves, can consume sludge & wastewater to produce polyhydroxybutyrate, a...
David Ojcius
Dec 15, 20201 min read
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Gut bacteria linked to endocannabinoid levels and depression
A new study study suggests stress-induced changes to the gut #microbiome lead to disruption in the brain's endocannabinoid system and...
David Ojcius
Dec 13, 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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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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