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.
Taurine deficiency as a driver of aging
Microbiota and Nod-like receptors balance inflammation and metabolism during obesity and diabetes
In China (and elsewhere), an Unseen & Dangerous Foe Takes Root: Lethal Fungi.
Oral Microbiome and Health
Centenarians have diverse gut virome w/ potential to modulate metabolism & promote healthy lifespan
The oral microbiota: living with a permanent guest
Infection of the oral cavity with SARS-CoV-2 variants: Scope of salivary diagnostics
David Ojcius Discusses The Association Between Oral Health And Systemic Disease
Dicer regulates activation of the NLRP3 inflammasome
What SuperAgers show us about longevity, cognitive health as we age
Longevity of centenarians is reflected by the gut microbiome with youth-associated signatures
Intermittent fasting modulates gut microbiota and improves obesity and host energy metabolism
Beta lactamase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae alleviates Amoxicillin-induced chlamydial persistence
Probiotic supplements may do the opposite of boosting your gut health
Mucin glycans drive oral microbial community composition & function
How fit is your gut microbiome? New research shows duration and not intensity of exercise is most im
Gut feelings: why drugs that nurture your microbes could be the future of mental health
McGeorge School of Law secures $5 million to improve mental health services in California
The role of NOD-like receptors in innate immunity
A role for pore-forming proteins in the pathogenesis by parasites?