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View article: Structurally distinct manganese-sensing riboswitch aptamers regulate different expression platform architectures
Structurally distinct manganese-sensing riboswitch aptamers regulate different expression platform architectures Open
Manganese (Mn)-sensing riboswitches protect bacteria from Mn toxicity by upregulating expression of Mn exporters. The Mn aptamers share key features but diverge in other important elements, including within the metal-binding core. Although…
View article: Cellular metabolic state controls mitochondrial RNA kinetics
Cellular metabolic state controls mitochondrial RNA kinetics Open
Human mitochondrial genome encodes essential genes for the oxidative phosphorylation (OXPHOS) complexes. These genes must be transcribed and translated in coordination with nuclear-encoded OXPHOS components to ensure correct stoichiometry …
View article: Forecasting influenza with the long short-term memory model: results from the 2023-2024 influenza season.
Forecasting influenza with the long short-term memory model: results from the 2023-2024 influenza season. Open
This report assesses the performance of the long short-term memory (LSTM) model, a machine-learning method with potential to improve forecasting accuracy for respiratory disease surveillance, for possible inclusion in future U.S. Departmen…
View article: Studies on Gene Enhancer with KSHV mini-chromatin
Studies on Gene Enhancer with KSHV mini-chromatin Open
Kaposi’s sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) genome contains a terminal repeats (TR) sequence. Previous studies demonstrated that KSHV TR functions as a gene enhancer for inducible lytic gene promoters. Gene enhancers anchor bromodomain-…
View article: Structurally distinct manganese-sensing riboswitch aptamers regulate different expression platform architectures
Structurally distinct manganese-sensing riboswitch aptamers regulate different expression platform architectures Open
Manganese (Mn)-sensing riboswitches protect bacteria from Mn toxicity by upregulating expression of Mn exporters. The Mn aptamers share key features but diverge in other important elements, including within the metal-binding core. Although…
View article: Etiologies of Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illnesses in and near Iquitos from 1993 to 1999 in the Amazon River Basin of Peru
Etiologies of Acute Undifferentiated Febrile Illnesses in and near Iquitos from 1993 to 1999 in the Amazon River Basin of Peru Open
The objective of this study was to determine the etiology of febrile illnesses among patients from October 1, 1993 through September 30, 1999, in the urban community of Iquitos in the Amazon River Basin of Peru. Epidemiological and clinica…
View article: HIV-1 genetic diversity and demographic characteristics in Bulgaria
HIV-1 genetic diversity and demographic characteristics in Bulgaria Open
HIV-1 strain diversity in Bulgaria is extensive and includes contributions from nearly all major subtypes and the Circulating Recombinant Forms (CRF): 01_AE, 02_AG, and 05_DF. Prior to this study, HIV-1 sequence information from Bulgaria h…
View article: Longitudinal association of gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis with repeat chlamydia diagnoses among U.S. Army women: a retrospective cohort analysis
Longitudinal association of gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis with repeat chlamydia diagnoses among U.S. Army women: a retrospective cohort analysis Open
This large cohort study suggests that gonorrhea and bacterial vaginosis were associated with repeat chlamydia diagnoses among U.S. Army women. These findings can be used in formulating new interventions to prevent repeat chlamydia diagnose…
View article: Correction: Rates and risk factors for human cutaneous anthrax in the country of Georgia: National surveillance data, 2008–2015
Correction: Rates and risk factors for human cutaneous anthrax in the country of Georgia: National surveillance data, 2008–2015 Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192031.].
View article: Rates and risk factors for human cutaneous anthrax in the country of Georgia: National surveillance data, 2008–2015
Rates and risk factors for human cutaneous anthrax in the country of Georgia: National surveillance data, 2008–2015 Open
[This corrects the article DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0192031.].
View article: Lung Cancer Care Trajectory at a Canadian Centre: An Evaluation of How Wait Times Affect Clinical Outcomes
Lung Cancer Care Trajectory at a Canadian Centre: An Evaluation of How Wait Times Affect Clinical Outcomes Open
Background: Lung cancer continues to be one of the most common cancers in Canada, with approximately 28,400 new cases diagnosed each year. Although timely care can contribute substantially to quality of life for patients, it remains unclea…
View article: Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology Program: Translating Research into a Model of Care
Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology Program: Translating Research into a Model of Care Open
Introduction: The Rehabilitation and Exercise Oncology model of care (ActivOnco) was established to optimize cancer survivorship through exercise prescription and active lifestyle promotion, providing a transition of care from hospital to …
View article: Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Brucellosis in the Country of Georgia
Epidemiological and Clinical Features of Brucellosis in the Country of Georgia Open
Consumption of unpasteurized milk products and undercooked meat were among the most common risk factors in brucellosis cases. We found poor agreement between ELISA tests and culture results. This report also serves as an initial indication…
View article: Repeat infection with <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> among active duty U.S. Army personnel: a population-based case-series study
Repeat infection with <i>Neisseria gonorrhoeae</i> among active duty U.S. Army personnel: a population-based case-series study Open
Little information is known on the rate of repeat gonorrhea infection among U.S. military personnel. We analyzed all gonorrhea cases reported to the Defense Medical Surveillance System during 2006–2012 to determine the rate of repeat infec…
View article: Association of Bacterial Vaginosis With Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Women in the U.S. Army
Association of Bacterial Vaginosis With Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Among Women in the U.S. Army Open
Among U.S. Army women, antecedent BV is associated with an increased risk of subsequent chlamydia and gonorrhea infection.
View article: A retrospective chart review study to describe selected zoonotic and arboviral etiologies in hospitalized febrile patients in the Republic of Armenia
A retrospective chart review study to describe selected zoonotic and arboviral etiologies in hospitalized febrile patients in the Republic of Armenia Open
View article: HIV-1 Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Mutations in Treatment Naïve and Experienced Panamanian Subjects: Impact on National Use of EFV-Based Schemes
HIV-1 Antiretroviral Drug Resistance Mutations in Treatment Naïve and Experienced Panamanian Subjects: Impact on National Use of EFV-Based Schemes Open
The use of antiretroviral therapy in HIV infected subjects prevents AIDS-related illness and delayed occurrence of death. In Panama, rollout of ART started in 1999 and national coverage has reached 62.8% since then. The objective of this s…
View article: Intestinal Infections Among Febrile Hospitalized Patients in the Republic of Armenia: A Retrospective Chart Review
Intestinal Infections Among Febrile Hospitalized Patients in the Republic of Armenia: A Retrospective Chart Review Open
View article: Bacterial vaginosis: a synthesis of the literature on etiology, prevalence, risk factors, and relationship with chlamydia and gonorrhea infections
Bacterial vaginosis: a synthesis of the literature on etiology, prevalence, risk factors, and relationship with chlamydia and gonorrhea infections Open
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common vaginal disorder in women of reproductive age. Since the initial work of Leopoldo in 1953 and Gardner and Dukes in 1955, researchers have not been able to identify the causative etiologic agent of BV. T…
View article: Randomized Clinical Trial of a Progressive Exercise Program for Young Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy
Randomized Clinical Trial of a Progressive Exercise Program for Young Women With Breast Cancer Undergoing Radiation Therapy Open
View article: Hospital-Based Surveillance for Infectious Etiologies Among Patients with Acute Febrile Illness in Georgia, 2008–2011
Hospital-Based Surveillance for Infectious Etiologies Among Patients with Acute Febrile Illness in Georgia, 2008–2011 Open
Information on the infectious causes of undifferentiated acute febrile illness (AFI) in Georgia is essential for effective treatment and prevention. In May 2008, a hospital-based AFI surveillance was initiated at six hospitals in Georgia. …
View article: Expansion of brucellosis detection in the country of Georgia by screening household members of cases and neighboring community members
Expansion of brucellosis detection in the country of Georgia by screening household members of cases and neighboring community members Open