Publications by authors named "M Murillo"
The genus comprises fungal species closely related to , with and being medically important. These species can cause infections in both immunocompetent and immunocompromised individuals. The current detection methods are limited, prompting the need for rapid and specific diagnostic tools.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFInpatient food insecurity (FI), or caregiver inability to obtain adequate food for themselves during child hospitalization, negatively affects caregiver participation in care. Using mixed methods, we assessed inpatient FI prevalence, factors associated with inpatient FI, and perspectives on an inpatient FI intervention among immigrant caregivers (ICs) at a children's hospital from 2021-2022. We performed a sub-analysis of data from a larger FI intervention study, which provided meal trays and food bank public benefit navigator referrals for caregivers screening positive for household or inpatient FI.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBionanotechnology research has surged to the forefront of scientific innovation, propelling the exploration of cutting-edge technologies and interdisciplinary collaboration. Biomimicry, which harnesses nature's ingenuity, drives the development of novel research-based solutions in diverse fields such as vaccines, medicine, and biomedical devices. Nature's role is becoming increasingly pivotal in addressing complex challenges related to environmental conservation, human health, and pandemic preparedness, including those posed by SARS-CoV-2 and other emerging pathogens.
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- Mangrove ecosystems are facing threats from climate change and urban pollution, leading to the emergence of potentially harmful yeasts, as studied in Hong Kong's mangroves.
- The researchers collected water and sediment samples, identifying 45 yeast isolates from 18 species, with a significant presence of pathogenic yeasts known for drug resistance.
- The study highlights the urgent need for surveillance and collaboration among various disciplines to manage the risks posed by these pathogens, emphasizing the broader public health implications of unchecked urban development in coastal areas.
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- - A new method called B3E-seq allows for the recovery of full-length variable region sequences of B cell receptors (BCRs) from commonly used 3'-barcoded single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq) libraries, addressing a gap in current techniques.
- - The accuracy of B3E-seq was verified, and it was used to study B cell responses from vaccinated infant rhesus macaques against the Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 (ST3) capsular polysaccharide.
- - The study found common BCR features associated with the ST3 antigen in multiple monkeys, suggesting a similar immune response to the glycoconjugate vaccines, highlighting the method's potential for analyzing antigen