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Identifying early symptoms associated with a diagnosis of childhood, adolescent and young adult cancers: a population-based nested case-control study
BackgroundChildhood, teenage and young adult (CTYA, 0–24 years) cancers are rare and diverse, making timely diagnosis challenging. We aim to explore...
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Butyricimonas faecihominis: an atypically resistant bacterium implicated in abscess formation - a case report
BackgroundThis case report presents a unique instance of abscesses with an uncommon pathogen isolated from blood cultures.
Case presentation ...
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Identification of volatile metabolites produced from levodopa metabolism by different bacteria strains of the gut microbiome
Interspecies pathways in the gut microbiome have been shown to metabolize levodopa, the primary treatment for Parkinson’s disease, and reduce its...
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Cell-cell contact-dependent secretion of large-extracellular vesicles from EFNBhigh cancer cells accelerates peritoneal dissemination
BackgroundLarge non-apoptotic vesicles released from the plasma membrane protrusions are classified as large-EVs (LEVs). However, the triggers of LEV...
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The C-terminal region of the Plasmodium berghei gamete surface 184-kDa protein Pb184 contributes to fertilization and male gamete binding to the residual body
BackgroundMalaria, a global health concern, is caused by parasites of the Plasmodium genus, which undergo gametogenesis in the midgut of mosquitoes...
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Malaria prevalence and transmission in the Zakpota sub-district of central Benin: baseline characteristics for a community randomised trial of a new insecticide for indoor residual spraying
BackgroundMalaria transmission is known to be perennial and heterogeneous in Benin. Studies assessing local malaria prevalence, transmission levels...
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Biochemical characterisation and production kinetics of high molecular-weight (HMW) putative antibacterial proteins of insect pathogenic Brevibacillus laterosporus isolates
BackgroundBacterial genomes often encode structures similar to phage capsids (encapsulins) and phage tails which can be induced spontaneously or...
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The AKT inhibitor AZD5363 elicits synthetic lethality in ARID1A-deficient gastric cancer cells via induction of pyroptosis
BackgroundGastric cancer (GC) is a deadly disease with poor overall survival and limited therapeutic options. Genetic alterations such as mutations...
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A dynamic subpopulation of CRISPR–Cas overexpressers allows Streptococcus pyogenes to rapidly respond to phage
Many CRISPR–Cas (clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats and CRISPR-associated protein) systems, which provide bacteria with...
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An altered uterine microbiota with endometrial hyperplasia
BackgroundEndometrial hyperplasia (EH) is a precursor to endometrial cancer, and the role of the microbiome in its development is unclear.
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Assessing seropositivity of MMR antibodies in individuals aged 2–22: evaluating routine vaccination effectiveness after the 2003 mass campaign-a study from Iran’s National Measles Laboratory
Background and purposeThe seroprevalence of antibodies against measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) was evaluated 17 years following a mass vaccination...
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Thiolated chitosan nanoparticles encapsulated nisin and selenium: antimicrobial/antibiofilm/anti-attachment/immunomodulatory multi-functional agent
BackgroundThe increase in the resistance of bacterial strains to antibiotics has led to research into the bactericidal potential of non-antibiotic...
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A safe, effective and adaptable live-attenuated SARS-CoV-2 vaccine to reduce disease and transmission using one-to-stop genome modifications
Approved vaccines are effective against severe COVID-19, but broader immunity is needed against new variants and transmission. Therefore, we...
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Bacterial reprogramming of tick metabolism impacts vector fitness and susceptibility to infection
Arthropod-borne pathogens are responsible for hundreds of millions of infections in humans each year. The blacklegged tick, Ixodes scapularis , is the...
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Non-falciparum malaria infections in Uganda, does it matter? A review of the published literature
BackgroundPlasmodium falciparum is the dominant malaria species in the sub-Saharan Africa and the main cause of severe disease and death....
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Introduction and impact of routine whole genome sequencing in the diagnosis and management of sarcoma
BackgroundSarcomas are diverse neoplasms with highly variable histological appearances in which diagnosis is often challenging and management options...
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The effect of single low-dose primaquine treatment for uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria on haemoglobin levels in Ethiopia: a longitudinal cohort study
BackgroundTo interrupt residual malaria transmission and achieve successful elimination of Plasmodium falciparum in low-transmission settings, the...
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Selective depletion of Campylobacter jejuni via T6SS dependent functionality: an approach for improving chickens gut health
The targeted depletion of potential gut pathogens is often challenging because of their intrinsic ability to thrive in harsh gut environments....
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Understanding the impact of COVID-19 on antibiotic use in Canadian primary care: a matched-cohort study using EMR data
BackgroundInappropriate or overuse of antibiotic prescribing in primary care highlights an opportunity for antimicrobial stewardship (AMS) programs...
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Gastric bezoars secondary to mixed infection with Sarcina ventriculi and G + bacilli: a case report
Sarcina ventriculi is a bacterium with a specific histological morphology and infection can present with symptoms such as abdominal pain, nausea,...
