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Impact of COVID-19 on Infectious Diseases and Public …

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Whole Genome Sequencing (WGS) as a Tool for …

(5 days ago) WebA timely example of WGS in public health is the CDC's June 30, 2021 Health Alert Network message, detailing the infection of 3 individuals with Burkholderia pseudomallei, which causes the disease …

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The Changing Needs of the Public Health Lab

(4 days ago) WebPublic Health Laboratorians Will Need Molecular Training. Due to funding issues, a retiring workforce and higher than average turnover rate, the United States …

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American Society for Microbiology

(6 days ago) WebThe American Society for Microbiology (ASM) is the oldest and largest single life science membership organization in the world. Membership has grown from 59 scientists in 1899 to more than 39,000 …

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Antimicrobial Resistance ASM.org

(5 days ago) WebAntimicrobial Resistance. Resistance to antimicrobial agents is inevitable and irreversible, a natural consequence of bacterial cell adaptation to exposure to antimicrobials. The overuse of antimicrobial agents in …

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Molecular Diagnostics in the Medical Laboratory in Real …

(5 days ago) WebMolecular diagnostics (MDx) is the rapidly developing area of laboratory medicine that investigates human, viral and microbial genomes and the products they encode. Molecular diagnostic techniques and …

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Tracking Pathogens via Next Generation Sequencing …

(6 days ago) WebTracking Pathogens via Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) From the Spring 2021 issue of " Microcosm ." Since the discovery and isolation of DNA, investigative …

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Apply for a CPEP Clinical Fellowship ASM.org

(2 days ago) WebCPEP Fellowships are open to postdoctoral-level candidates (e.g., Ph.D., M.D., Sc.D., D.O., and Dr. P.H.). Doctorates of Clinical Laboratory Sciences (DCLS) and Pharmacy (PharmD) are not …

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Updating Breakpoints in Antimicrobial Susceptibility …

(9 days ago) WebUpdating Breakpoints in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing. Feb. 22, 2022. In Jan. 2022, a publication was released that summarized the worldwide impact of …

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We Are All Connected: Looking at the Big Picture with …

(6 days ago) WebThe idea of One Health likely seems intuitive to researchers in the microbiology community, said microbiologist Stanley Maloy, Ph.D., at San Diego State …

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Normal Respiratory Microbiota in Health and Disease

(9 days ago) WebThe relationships between humans and bacteria are immensely complex. Normal respiratory microbiota can play a key role in human health, but can also play a …

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Membership Home ASM.org

(3 days ago) WebIf you are experiencing financial hardship and are unable to afford membership fees for 2023, your ASM community is here to continue to support you and your science. ASM …

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ASM’s Global Public Health Programs Awarded Funding to …

(9 days ago) WebDec. 7, 2021. Washington, D.C. – December 7, 2021 – The American Society for Microbiology’s Global Public Health Program has been awarded $600,000 in funding …

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Using Laboratory Medicine to Support Direct Patient Care

(8 days ago) WebUsing Laboratory Medicine to Support Direct Patient Care. Oct. 4, 2021. Laboratory testing has evolved considerably over the centuries, particularly in the last …

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Scarlet Fever: A Deadly History and How it Prevails

(8 days ago) WebScarlet fever is a disease that has significantly evolved in definition and management over the last several hundred years. The disease, which is caused by a …

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Cooling Tower of Terror: Legionella’s Public Health Significance

(6 days ago) WebThe World Health Organization (WHO) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) both recognize the public health significance of …

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Educating Youth on Public Health and Infectious Diseases

(6 days ago) WebThe Junior Disease Detectives is a graphic novel created by the CDC, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and 4-H. The novel tells us a story of how a …

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Disease Eradication: What Does It Take to Wipe out a Disease

(5 days ago) WebHealth workers also prevent patients from entering water sources, instead wrapping the adult nematode around a stick and slowly and methodically pulling it out. …

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The Role of Microbiology in Sustainable Development

(8 days ago) WebMicrobes play key roles in the generation of some greenhouse gases as well as in carbon sequestration. The American Academy of Microbiology is making the role of …

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ASM’s Inclusive Leadership Program, MicroBio-LEAP, Welcomes …

(1 days ago) WebASM’s Inclusive Leadership Program, MicroBio-LEAP, Welcomes New Task Force . June 2, 2023. Washington, D.C. – June 2, 2023 – ASM is pleased to introduce …

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Ruminant Methanogens as a Climate Change Target

(2 days ago) WebIn vitro studies using these algae have shown methane inhibition of up to 99% without adverse health effects. The proposed mode of action is introduction of a …

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ASM Conference on Biofilms Health & Safety ASM.org

(7 days ago) WebAll participants must provide proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to be issued credentials to attend the 2022 ASM Conference on Biofilms. Participants must be fully vaccinated with …

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New Academy Report Underscores Importance of Microbes in …

(1 days ago) WebIncluding microbial processes into Earth system models can improve model projections. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) recently reported …

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Heat-Loving Marine Bacteria Can Help Detoxify Asbestos

(Just Now) WebHeat-Loving Marine Bacteria Can Help Detoxify Asbestos. May 15, 2023. Asbestos materials were once widely used in homes, buildings, automobile brakes and …

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Why Studying Microorganisms in the Air Is Vital

(6 days ago) WebAir can be considered one of the least hospitable environments for microbes because it holds fewer nutrients and thus supports relatively fewer organisms. As a …

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ASM Announces New President-Elect and Leadership ASM.org

(3 days ago) WebASM Announces New President-Elect and Leadership. Dec. 20, 2022. Washington, D.C.—Dec. 20, 2022— A new President-Elect, Secretary, Treasurer and …

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