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Host brain infection induces RNAi epimutation in Mucor circinelloides and enhances blood-brain barrier invasion

Mucorales fungi cause mucormycosis, a rapidly progressive invasive fungal disease with high mortality, particularly in immunocompromised patients and in severe disseminated infections. Central nervous system involvement is among the most devastating manifestations of mucormycosis, yet the mechanisms that enable Mucorales to adapt to the brain environment remain poorly understood. In Mucor…

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Protest Politics in Europe and Sri Lanka. Pakistan & the Nobel Peace Prize

by Rajan Philips There was no plan for a sequel to what I wrote last week reflecting on the inspirational protests of 1968 and the humdrum climate of 2026.

  • Protests erupt in Europe and Sri Lanka due to economic anxieties and public service frustrations.
  • Sri Lankan opposition protests involve monks, with government maintaining firm stance.

Who is After NAFDAC DG, Prof. Adeyeye?

Indeed, every battle has its casualties, every throne its intrigues, and every crusader his or her fair share of enemies. For the Director-General of the National Agency for Food and

  • NAFDAC DG, Prof. Adeyeye, under intense scrutiny
  • Aggressive stance against fake drugs and sachet alcohol
  • Critics accuse overreach, supporters see commercial backlash

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