The human upper airway mucosa is the portal of entry and site of first replication for respiratory viruses. The immune response in this compartment plays a correspondingly key role in determining whether a virus is contained and eliminated, or able…

Volcanic eruptions are one of the most important causes of natural climate variations on time scales of up to a decade. Although atmospheric effects of volcanic eruptions have been the subject of research for a long time, the understanding of many…

The major driver of changes in atmospheric composition and climate are large volcanic eruptions. Of particular interest are eruptions whose plumes reach the stratosphere, where sulfate aerosols have the longest residence time and largest dispersion…

Our understanding of insect immunity largely stems from experimental infections, highlighting key immune players against bacteria and fungi. However, the role of immune responses in insect homeostasis and dysbiosis remains unclear. We examined immune…

Entamoeba histolytica, a major parasitic pathogen, interacts intricately with the gut microbiota, profoundly affecting its virulence and survival. Our research highlights the role of bacterial metabolites such as oxaloacetate and queuine in shaping E…

Organoids are rapidly advancing new models, comprised of 3-dimensional (3D) multicellular primary cell cultures that closely mimic the in vivo organization of different cell types. Organoids have been used to model many diseases, including genetic…

Both populism and antisemitism have been on the rise in the United States and around the world in the last decade. However, there is surprisingly little empirical research exploring this relationship. The lecture 1) presents evidence of rising…

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In Kant‘s view, progress towards the realization of the moral ideal begins with the individual radical change of mind, but it ultimately depends on the human capacity to form collectives driven by shared rational norms. This is an empowering…

The intestinal tract is a mix of cells, including immune cells that balance tolerance and activation. Single-cell RNA-sequencing identified > 20 immune cell types in the porcine intestine, in addition to > 10 enterocyte populations. Spatial…