The potential of genomic epidemiology: capitalizing on its practical use for impact in the healthcare setting by Nicole Pacchiarini, Caoimhe McKerr, Mari Morgan, Thomas R. Connor, Thomas R. Connor, Christopher Williams

“…Whole genome sequencing (WGS) has emerged as a powerful tool for tracking the transmission dynamics of pathogens and when used alongside traditional epidemiological methods it can better inform our understanding of the pathogen origin, pathway and extent of transmission. …”
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Stability, Bifurcation, and a Pair of Conserved Quantities in a Simple Epidemic System with Reinfection for the Spread of Diseases Caused by Coronaviruses by Jorge Fernando Camacho, Cruz Vargas-De-León

“…This model can be applied to study epidemics caused by SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, and SARS-CoV-2 coronaviruses, since there is the possibility that, in diseases caused by these pathogens, individuals recovered from the infection have a decrease in their immunity and can be reinfected. …”
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The Pivotal Role of TBK1 in Inflammatory Responses Mediated by Macrophages by Tao Yu, Young-Su Yi, Yanyan Yang, Jueun Oh, Deok Jeong, Jae Youl Cho

“…Inflammation is a complex biological response of tissues to harmful stimuli such as pathogens, cell damage, or irritants. Inflammation is considered to be a major cause of most chronic diseases, especially in more than 100 types of inflammatory diseases which include Alzheimer's disease, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, atherosclerosis, Crohn's disease, colitis, dermatitis, hepatitis, and Parkinson's disease. …”
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A Review on Major Rust Resistance Gene and Amino Acid Changes on Wheat (Triticum aestivum L) by Bikas Basnet, Philomin Juliana, Keshav Bhattarai, Umisha Upreti

“…Growing rust-resistant varieties is the most durable, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly way to combat rust pathogens. In the present review, we provide updated information on all black stem rust, yellow leaf rust, and brown leaf rust resistance genes including chromosomal position, those derived from different sources, nature of resistance type, and amino acid changes done by this gene against rust pathogen. …”
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The proclivity of free-ranging indigenous village chickens for night-time roosting in trees by Takele Taye Desta

“…It reduces contact with soiled bedding materials and droppings, parasites, and pathogens, consequently, it improves the health status and welfare of the family flock. …”
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Recent advances in small molecule LpxC inhibitors against gram-negative bacteria (2014–2024) by Pengpeng Ji, Meng Ma, Xiaoyue Geng, Jian Zhang

“…In 2024, WHO added multiple multidrug-resistant (MDR) Gram-negative bacteria to the bacteria priority pathogens list, and the continued increase in MDR Gram-negative bacteria poses a serious threat to public health. …”
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Probiotics for the Control of Parasites: An Overview by Marie-Agnès Travers, Isabelle Florent, Linda Kohl, Philippe Grellier

“…In a few cases, cellular interactions between probiotics and pathogens or relevant host cells were also investigated using in vitro culture systems. …”
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Impaired Inflammatory Response to LPS in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus by Lusine Khondkaryan, Sona Margaryan, David Poghosyan, Gayane Manukyan

“…High susceptibility to infections of T2DM patients indicates dysregulated immune responses to pathogens. However, innate immune responses, including monocyte functions, in T2DM are poorly investigated. …”
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Influence of Gallic Acid and Thai Culinary Essential Oils on Antibacterial Activity of Nisin against Streptococcus mutans by Pimsumon Jiamboonsri, Pimpikar Kanchanadumkerng

“…Streptococcus mutans is a well-known oral pathogen commonly associated with a normal dental problem and life-threatening infection. …”
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Continuous Delivery of D-Luciferin by Implanted Micro-osmotic Pumps Enables True Real-Time Bioluminescence Imaging of Luciferase Activity in Vivo by Shimon Gross, Ute Abraham, Julie L. Prior, Erik D. Herzog, David Piwnica-Worms

“…Bioluminescence imaging (BLI) of luciferase reporters in small animal models offers an attractive approach to monitor regulation of gene expression, signal transduction, and protein-protein interactions, as well as following tumor progression, cell engraftment, infectious pathogens, and target-specific drug action. Conventional BLI can be repeated within the same animal after bolus reinjections of a bioluminescent substrate. …”
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Analysis of Antifungal Components in the Galls of Melaphis chinensis and Their Effects on Control of Anthracnose Disease of Chinese Cabbage Caused by Colletotrichum higginsianum by Ping-Chung Kuo, Ting-Fang Hsieh, Mei-Chi Lin, Bow-Shin Huang, Jenn-Wen Huang, Hung-Chang Huang

“…Fungal pathogens caused various diseases which resulted in heavy yield and quality losses on plants of commercial interests such as fruits, vegetables, and flowers. …”
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DETECTION OF CO-INFECTION IN DISEASED GUPPY (POECILIA RETICULATA): TETRAHYMENA SP., MYXOBOLUS SP. AND OPPORTUNISTIC BACTERIA by Cigdem Urku, Mustafa Kemal Meydan

“…The synergistic effects of pathogens may cause more damage to diseased guppies. …”
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Transmission Risk on a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: Escherichia coli versus Klebsiella pneumoniae by Tanja Artelt, Martin Kaase, Ivonne Bley, Helmut Eiffert, Alexander Mellmann, Helmut Küster, Martina Lange, Simone Scheithauer

“…Isolation precautions required for neonatal intensive care units are part of a bundle with the aim to prevent transmission, colonization, and infection with multidrug-resistant gram-negative pathogens as neonates face an increased risk of mortality and morbidity in case of infection. …”
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Specific features of the study and maintenance of a potato collection threatened by viruses and virus-like diseases by E. V. Truskinov, M. N. Sitnikov

“…Among the infected plant material, accessions with a latent virus infection, manifesting tolerance to the pathogens, have constantly been observed. The conventional point-based principle of scoring field resistance of potato cultivars and hybrids to viruses requires a significant revision. …”
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FRUIT DAMAGES CAUSED BY BROWN MARMORATED STINK BUGS IN APPLES AND QUINCES by Attila Keseru, Flavia-Andreea Andrecan, Horia Alexandru Pop, Mihai Buta, Orsolya Borsai

“…Feeding injuries also made both fruits more susceptible to secondary infections by pathogens, further reducing their marketability. These findings highlight the economic impact of H. halys on fruit production and emphasize the need for integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. …”
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Factors Affecting Bangladeshi High School Students' Practices of Sanitation and Hygiene by Majedul Hoque

“… Better sanitation and hygiene standards are beneficial for preventing infections, limiting the spread of pathogens, and fostering overall health in educational environments. …”
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Trends and Progress on Antibiotic-Resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Genes in relation to Human Immunodeficiency Virus by N. G. Mbewana Ntshanka, T. A. M. Msagati

“…The propagation of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is even more amplified in areas where the pressure of antimicrobial resistant pathogens is elevated, and hence the population with ubiquitous HIV and AIDS is considered the hotspot. …”
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Naturally derived efflux pump inhibitor among tetracycline-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates by Ruqaya Kareem Abass Al-ammery, Zainab Adil Ghani Chabuck

“…It is one of the commonly distributed nosocomial pathogens, and its strains are frequently reported to demonstrate resistance to the most routinely prescribed antibiotics in varying degrees. …”
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Essential Oils-Loaded Electrospun Biopolymers: A Future Perspective for Active Food Packaging by Shahla Ataei, Pedram Azari, Aziz Hassan, Belinda Pingguan-Murphy, Rosiyah Yahya, Farina Muhamad

“…EOs can inhibit the growth of superficial food pathogens, modify nutritious values without affecting the sensory qualities of food, and prolong the shelf life when used in food packaging as an active ingredient. …”
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PI3K Functions in Cancer Progression, Anticancer Immunity and Immune Evasion by Tumors by Francesco Dituri, Antonio Mazzocca, Gianluigi Giannelli, Salvatore Antonaci

“…The phosphatidylinositol 3-kinase (PI3K) pathway regulates multiple cellular processes which underlie immune responses against pathogens or malignant cells. Conversely, there is accumulating evidence that the PI3K pathway is involved in the development of several malignant traits of cancer cells as well as their escape from immunity. …”
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