Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) bacilli are the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB), a major killer of mankind.Although it is widely accepted that local interactions between Mtb and the immune system in the tuberculous granuloma determine whether the outcome of infection is controlled or disseminated, these have been poorly studied due to methodo
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory illness affecting the joints.The characteristic Switch Mat of RA is gradual joint deterioration.Current RA treatment alleviates signs such as inflammation and pain and substantially slows the progression of the disease.In this study, we aimed to boost the transdermal delivery of berberine (a natur
Although scholars started investigating self-objectification more than twenty years ago, only a few studies focused on men and even fewer have taken into account the cross-cultural dimension.Our study focused on the antecedents of self-objectification paying attention to the role of biological and sociodemographic variables (gender, BMI), psycholog
Salmonella is a foodborne zoonotic pathogen causing diarrhoeal disease to humans after consuming contaminated water, animal, and plant products.The bacterium is the third leading cause of human death among diarrhoeal diseases worldwide.Therefore, human salmonellosis is of public health concern demanding integrated interventions against the causativ
Reports of tick-borne diseases (TBDs) are increasing worldwide, particularly in North America where a diversity of endemic and exotic tick species and pathogens occur.Native American populations have unique outdoor cultural and occupational practices that may impact their exposure to ticks, yet this risk remains understudied in the context of TBD.T