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New impact factor for Current Research in Microbial Sciences:
IF = 5.8
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YprA-family helicases provide the missing link between diverse prokaryotic immune systems
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Most children receive vaccines weeks or months later than recommended, especially in low- and middle-income countries.
A child who receives a vaccine late is still better protected than a child who never receives it. Yet even a delay of a few weeks can leave them vulnerable during periods when the risk of serious disease is highest.
Here's the latest evidence on why vaccine timing matters: bit.ly/4vFJwzt
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Call for Papers:
Omics and Metabolic Networks in Microbial Xenobiotic Degradation & Detoxification.
Special Issue contains articles that integrate omics data & ecological perspectives to elucidate microbial mechanisms involved in xenobiotic degradation
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The genetic repertoire of deep-sea #microbiome:
From sequence to structure and function
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Association between secondhand smoke exposure and #ocular #microbiome changes in children
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Jun 10
New vaccines to protect against tuberculosis are finally on the horizon, with leading candidates currently in Phase III testing to offer broader protection for adults and adolescents.
But a vaccine only works if it reaches people. That’s why the INTRO-TB-VAX study is already live in Zambia, Nigeria, and Indonesia, gathering data to determine the best, fastest way to disseminate the vaccine the moment it achieves approval.
Here’s how experts are moving from reactive planning to proactive readiness: bit.ly/4vzxCXG
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#USDA reports a big jump in #H5N1 #BirdFlu in dairy cows in Idaho. 25 new herds have tested positive, bringing the state's total to 156 herds. Since this outbreak in cows was first detected in March 2024, 1,134 herd in 19 states have tested positive. aphis.usda.gov/livestock-pou…
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Resistance patterns and gene expression profiles of Arcobacter butzleri under exposure to selected antibiotics and disinfectants
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A high-dose flu shot cuts the odds of hospitalization among older adults.
A review finds the high-dose shot reduces flu-related hospitalizations 39% better than the standard-dose version.
Read more: ow.ly/AlHr50Z92GI
ALT A healthcare worker puts a small bandage on the upper arm of an older woman who has just received a vaccination.
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DRC's confirmed #Ebola cases are now at 550, with 101 confirmed deaths. 19 people have survived and been released from care. 64.4% of case contacts are being followed, but that's 3489 of 5418 contacts -- just over 6 contacts being followed per case. Too few still, I fear. insp.cd/sitrep-n24-mvb_07-06…
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Jun 8
Researchers at Stanford University modeled how many people could die or be disabled in 25 years if vaccines for polio, measles, rubella or diphtheria were no longer available.
We illustrated their findings.
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Intracellular acidification by #microbiota -derived valeric acid facilitates trans-kingdom ecology limiting #Candida parapsilosis colonization
sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #ecology #fungus #machinelearning #metabolism
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#Ebola cases continue to rise in DRC. 515 confirmed, 178 suspected. Some of the latter may not be positive. DRC has identified around 5k contacts of cases and is following around half. Both figures seem low.
🚨 Ebola RDC – Situation au 6 juin 2026
515 cas confirmés cumulés ( 27 en 24h)
91 décès
283 patients hospitalisés ou en isolement
12 guéris
Taux de létalité : 17,7 %
📍 25 zones de santé touchées dans trois provinces :
Ituri (épicentre de l’épidémie)
Nord-Kivu
Sud-Kivu
🔎 Éléments marquants
Les activités de prise en charge, de prévention et de sensibilisation communautaire se poursuivent dans les zones affectées.
Les équipes de riposte renforcent leur intervention en privilégiant une approche basée sur l’analyse des risques.
Les actions de prévention dans les structures de santé et l’appui opérationnel continuent d’être intensifiés.
⚠️ L’Ituri demeure le principal foyer de l’épidémie, tandis que les foyers du Nord-Kivu et du Sud-Kivu restent sous surveillance rapprochée.
📞 En cas de symptômes ou de suspicion, appelez gratuitement le 151.
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#FoodSafety is everyone's business. At @FAO, we reaffirm our support to Members by providing science-based solutions for strengthening food control systems, advancing standards & building capacities to reduce foodborne disease. #4Betters #WorldFoodSafetyDay
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Foodborne diseases remain a serious regional health challenge. While the burden has decreased over the years, the numbers are still substantial — underscoring the need for sustained efforts.
By using data to target prevention where it matters most, countries can protect health and build on this progress.
#WorldFoodSafetyDay
#SafeFoodEverywhere
ALT “World Health Organization Western Pacific Region World Food Safety Day 2026 poster highlighting ‘49.5 million illnesses’ and ‘367,000 deaths’ from foodborne diseases in the Western Pacific Region. The design emphasizes preventable harm, promotes food safety at every step, and includes the theme ‘From burden to solutions, safe food everywhere,’ with a note that data is based on 2021 estimates.”
ALT “World Health Organization Western Pacific Region poster reading ‘9.4 million healthy life years lost.’ It explains that burden estimates show where food safety risks cost the region the most health and where solutions can make the biggest difference. The message ‘Keep food safe, every step of the way’ appears alongside World Food Safety Day 2026 branding and the theme ‘From burden to solutions, safe food everywhere,’ based on 2021 estimates.”
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TRIM21 induces selective #autophagy of viruses & bacteria.
TRIM21 drives antibody‑directed #xenophagy , rapidly ubiquitinating pathogens & routing diverse viral & bacterial cargo to lysosomes.
sciencedirect.com/science/ar… #innateimmunity #immunity
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Foodborne diseases remain a major global burden, causing at least 200 illnesses that affect health, livelihoods, education and economies.
World #FoodSafety Day highlights how data on illness, its burden & lost lives can guide action towards focused and cost-effective solutions.
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