Your Gut’s Secret World
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Your Gut’s Secret World

The relationship between your gut microbiome and your well-being is so extensive that almost no condition is untouched by its influence. What is the gut microbiome, and how does it impact your overall health?  Join us as we explore the uniquely individual ecosystem that is your gut microbiome, and the intricate environment within the human…

Fungal infection in the blood

Fungal infection in the blood

Image: A breach in the skin (from a catheter) has led to an invasion of the bloodstream and profuse growth of the fungus. A closer look at Candida auris — the first identified multidrug-resistant fungus. Injury to cutaneous barriers by catheters allows yeast and fungi to invade deeper structures and enter the bloodstream. We are honored and…

Monoclonal antibodies

Monoclonal antibodies

The monoclonal antibody has become instrumental for the treatment of multiple myeloma. In this sequence, monoclonal antibodies are seen targeting CD38, a protein commonly expressed on the surface of cancerous plasma cells. Activation of the complement system triggers the formation of pores in the cellular membrane, leading to cell death. A goal for this sequence…