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Matters Microbial #35: Clostridioides difficile: From Bench to Bedside and Back Again 〰️ Dr. Vincent Young of the University of Michigan Department of Internal Medicine and Infectious Disease Division in Ann Arbor, joins the #QualityQuorum to chat about the ecology of the human gut as it relates to a serious bacterial disease caused by Clostridiodes difficile. He also discusses what it is like to be a medical scientist with both MD and PhD degrees. 📺 https://bit.ly/3TZqO4m

Advanced Sciences Study/Preparation Class In this class, you will learn from experienced professionals about a variety of topics, including: Systems Biology -the Integration of All Bodily Systems The Gut/Brain Connection – Immune Systems and Affective Disorders such as Anxiety and Clinical Depression Our Microbiomes – How Many and How They Function Inflammation – Cell Wall to Whole Body – Connection to Chronic Illness Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/eyQfVnUU

PUBLICATION ALERT! 🚨 Excited to present our publication: "Mercury and Selenium Accumulation in the Tissues of Stranded Bottlenose Dolphins (Tursiops truncatus) in Northeast Florida, 2013-2021"! 📚 Our research assesses mercury and selenium tissue concentrations in stranded bottlenose dolphins and compares levels between those that stranded during the 2013-2015 Unusual Mortality Event (UME; immunosuppressed individuals) event with levels of those that were stranded at a normal rate (2016-2021). Link to publication: https://lnkd.in/edDHMUNB Read it, cite it, share it!

A 2006 paper by Kershaw Talley Barlow's William J. Lee was recently cited by Lubis et al. in a newly published epidemiological study in the Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences. In their study, Lubis et al. analyzed the temporal and spatial dynamics of bovine spongiform encephalopathy (mad cow disease) and their implications for disease management and control. The full study is available here: https://lnkd.in/gxcz6Z9u.

Evolutionary medicine can help to better understand the basis of pelvic floor disorders. This article evaluates the archeological and phylogenetic evidences to consider female pelvic floor disorders as an evolutionary disease. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/eWwg6vZh #PelvicFloorDisorders #PelvicFloorDysfunction #PelvicFloor #PelvicOrganProlapse #Dystocia

Excited to share our work on genetic determinants and the genetic architecture of preserved ratio impaired spirometry (PRISm) in relation to other respiratory and complex diseases. https://lnkd.in/gubX72Z7

Unlocking the Power of Light: The Impact of Wavelengths on Mitochondrial Function Discover the fascinating science behind the interaction of different light wavelengths with our biology and cellular function, particularly in relation to mitochondrial health. Learn how this knowledge can shed light on the development and treatment of various diseases and age-related conditions. #MitochondrialHealth #WavelengthScience #CellularFunction #LightImpact #DiseaseResearch #AgeRelatedConditions #BiologyAndHealth #MedicalBreakthroughs #BiologicalInteractions #MitochondrialDysfunction @gembared Use code justen10 at https://lnkd.in/gP_iEFBH Grab my books, my services, freebies, and more at https://linktr.ee/Flexxmp Link also in bio.

My new paper is published TODAY! 🌈 🌈 I argue we need to centralise biology in eating disorders, not always seeing physiology as a secondary consequence of some “true”, “underlying” psychological essence of these illnesses. Please read and share 👇🏽 https://lnkd.in/emeynVjm

Explore the realm of epigenetics in dairy with Dr. Jimena Laporta. Learn how adaptable genetics impact dairy cattle's response to environmental changes, especially heat stress. Gain insights into the dynamic nature of epigenetics and its effect on dairy herd health and productivity. Tune in now!

🛵 The Motor that Drives Bacteria 🛵 There are billions of bacteria around us and in our bodies, most of which are harmless or even helpful. But some bacteria such as E. coli and salmonella can cause infections. 🏊♂️ The ability to swim can help bacteria to seek out nutrients or to colonize parts of the body and cause infection. Researchers from the Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet), have now provided fundamental insight into how this bacterial movement is powered, solving a yearlong mystery within the field. 🎠 A lot of bacteria can move, or swim, because they have long threads, also known as flagella, which they can use to propel themselves forward. They do this by rotating these threads. The rotation is powered by a rotary motor, which again is powered by a protein complex known as the stator unit. 🥊 The team showed that the stator unit itself is in fact also a tiny rotary motor. This tiny motor powers the large motor, which makes the threads rotate, causing the bacteria to move. The results contradict existing theories on the mechanism of the stator unit, and this new knowledge might be useful in the fight against bacteria-based diseases. Credit to University of Copenhagen (Københavns Universitet) for the information. #Bacteria #Healthcare #Science #Biology