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The cellular receptors and determinants that mediate entry of WNV are unclear to date.The post Integrins modulate the infection efficiency of West Nile virus appeared first on MicrobiologyBytes.

Mosquitoes infected with the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum are significantly more attracted to human odors than uninfected mosquitoes.The post Malaria infected mosquitoes are more attracted to human odor appeared first on MicrobiologyBytes.

Simply finding a potentially-disease causing organism does not necessarily mean it's up to no good!The post Asymptomatic carriage of Mycoplasma pneumoniae common in children appeared first on MicrobiologyBytes.

Bacteria have a distinct metabolism which results in the production of bacteria-specific volatile organic compounds.The post Don’t hold your breath appeared first on MicrobiologyBytes.

The lack of multiple HIV signals after five years without therapy all indicate that the Berlin Patient has been effectively cured.The post Is the Berlin patient really cured? appeared first on MicrobiologyBytes.