Daily Archives: May 29, 2016

Not in my neighborhood- herpes simplex virus control of microbiome locality

The players vary, but who is really controlling occupancy of the host mucosal surfaces? The host may no longer be the sole ruling factor controlling the receptor sites for attachment of microbes, and thus membership in the

Recognizing human faces: a highly individual skill

One of the most taxing and complex processes that our brains must perform is to recognize the faces of those around us. This process is critical for social interaction since we learn about age, gender, identity, mood

Plosive consonants in L2 English: a problematic area for CG speakers?

Second language (L2) users often experience a great degree of difficulty in identifying non-native phonological segments that do not form phonological distinctions in the first language (L1). These difficulties are typically related to factors relevant to Universal

Truncated INH-NAD adduct, an active intermediate in the action of Isoniazid (INH) against InhA enzyme in tuberculosis

Tuberculosis (TB) remains as an important infectious disease, caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MTB) which is responsible for around 1.5 million deaths and 9.6 million new cases annually. Isoniazid (INH), a bactericidal compound used as a first-line drug