by Roberto — If I were asked to name scientists who have deeply influenced the evolution of my own thinking along the decades, there's little doubt that Julian Davies would be at the top of the list. Julian died this past February 2nd, shortly after turning 93.
by Kevin Blake — Reports on antibiotic resistance almost invariably begin with a roll call of several very big numbers. 4.95 million deaths per year globally, calculates the World Health Organization. 2.8 million infections per year in the United States resulting in 35,000 deaths, per the US Centers for Disease Control. 10 million deaths per year by 2050 globally costing $100 trillion to the global economy, estimates the Wellcome Trust...
by Roberto — Whether it is to attend meetings, carry out collaborative research, visit family, or simply explore exotic locations, scientists tend to do a lot of international travel (myself very much included). And one thing we do not want to experience during or after such travel is any sort of intestinal malfunction.
by Roberto — Last week, my enthusiastic feelings for the beginning of the new year were greatly dampened when I received the news of Chris Walsh's untimely death, the consequence of a fall. Many of us fortunate enough to have known and interacted with him for many years are still processing...
by Manuel Sánchez — Atomic force microscopy (AFM) is one of the most powerful tools in studying the surfaces of any material. So it should come as no surprise that it has been used in the study of viral envelopes and biological membranes. One of its great advantages...
by Vilhelmiina Haavisto — Since the discovery of penicillin and its development into a therapeutic agent, antibiotics have revolutionized medicine and saved countless lives. However, the way we use these life-saving medications is fundamentally unsustainable as pathogens rapidly evolve resistance, rendering many serious infections effectively untreatable.
