Behind the Paper
The real stories behind the latest research papers, from conception to publication, the highs and the lows
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1 in 5 Salmonella Typhi bacteria are Vi capsule variants: insights for future studies on the capsule variants of S. Typhi
This study presents a noteworthy discovery: Salmonella Vi capsule variants can arise from a single point mutation
New Tool for PRRSV Control: A High-Throughput Screening and Preclinical Study of Antiviral Drugs
Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome Virus (PRRSV) is a significant pathogen that threatens the swine industry. Through high-throughput screening (HTS), we have identified Nitazoxanide (NTZ) as an effective compound for inhibiting PRRSV replication.
Behind the paper: Unraveling the molecular mechanism behind COVID-19 pulmonary pathologies associated with ferroptosis
How we found that ferroptosis is a key driver of lung damage in severe COVID-19 patients,
By Baiyu Qiu, Fereshteh Zandkarimi, Anjali Saqi and Brent R. Stockwell