Posts Tagged ‘Wang’

Identification of Novel Activity against Borrelia burgdorferi Persisters Using an FDA Approved Drug Library

Emerging Microbes and Infections, 2014. A Johns Hopkins in vitro research study suggests 27 possible drug candidates that may be more effectual against persistent Lyme infection than current antibiotics that are typically used. Includes charts, images, tables.

http://www.nature.com/emi/journal/v3/n7/full/emi201453a.html 

Sleep Loss Activates Cellular Inflammatory Signaling

Biological Psychiatry (abstract only).  A study of the chemical reactions induced by lack of sleep, indicating that inflammation may increase due to insufficient sleep.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/

Diagnosis of Lyme Borreliosis

Clinical Microbiology Reviews, Westchester Medical Center. An analysis of current tests to detect Lyme disease, through plasma culture, PCR, and antibody tests. Newer methods examined. Includes image, tables, extensive reference list.

http://cmr.asm.org/cgi/reprint/18/3/484

Genetic Diversity of OspC in a Local Population of Borrelia Burgdorferi Sensu Stricto

Genetics. An examination of OspC plasmid variation in local populations. Includes charts, illustrations, images, tables.

http://www.genetics.org/cgi/reprint/151/1/15