Abstract Background Clostridium perfringens is a Gram-positive anaerobic bacterium causing severe diseases such as gas gangrene and pseudomembranosus colitis, that are generally due to the secretion of powerful extracellular toxins.The expression of toxin genes is mainly regulated by VirR, the response regulator of a two-component system.Up to now
Genetic polymorphisms have been linked to the differential waning of vaccine-induced immunity against COVID-19 following vaccination.Despite this, evidence on tillman 750m the mechanisms behind this waning and its implications for vaccination policy remains limited.We hypothesize that specific gene variants may modulate the development of vaccine-i
Headlinese, the language of English news headlines, stands out as a unique feature of the English-speaking press worldwide.Yet, as the age of the printing here press fades away in favour of digital platforms, so does the way traditional news media reach out to their readership evolve into new territories.Although originally motivated by the space c
This article begins by presenting a definition of positive creativity.This definition is based in part on the standard view of creativity, which points to originality and effectiveness.A brief discussion of the distinction between benevolent creativity and malevolent creativity indicates that intentions should also be required of positive creativit