Publications by authors named "Nathanael Macdonald"

Synopsis of recent research by authors named "Nathanael Macdonald"

  • - Nathanael MacDonald's research primarily focuses on public health challenges and solutions, particularly in the context of the Covid-19 pandemic, as evidenced by his article addressing the backlog of elective procedures in the NHS, where he forecasts the problem's scale and suggests preventative measures.
  • - His work also explores advancements in medical materials, specifically analyzing ceramic-on-ceramic hip prostheses, which highlights improvements in strength and reliability compared to older metal counterparts, signifying a shift in material choices for hip replacements.
  • - Additionally, MacDonald investigates the molecular mechanisms of bacterial pathogenesis, exemplified in his study of the Streptococcus pneumoniae lipoprotein diacylglyceryl transferase gene, where he assesses the impact of gene deletion on bacterial functions and virulence, contributing to the understanding of bacterial infections.