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Richard Bartha, 1934–2025
We are sad to report that Richard Bartha, past president of Theobald Smith Society (1990-1991), passed away on August 11, 2025, at his home in Port Townsend, Washington. He was ninety years old. Bartha was a pioneering environmental microbiologist whose gentle wisdom and groundbreaking discoveries significantly contributed to shaping the field of bioremediation. He was surrounded by family and the serenity of the Pacific Northwest landscapes he and his family had long drea
Ray Sullivan
Oct 1721 min read


Small Proteins: Orchestrating Cross-Talk in Bacterial Stress Signaling
Bacterial adaptation to hostile environments is critically dependent on intricate cellular signaling networks, primarily mediated by...
Ray Sullivan
Sep 23 min read


Advancing Enterovirus Antiviral Discovery: A New Assay and Potent 2C Inhibitor Show Promise Against Paralysis
Enteroviruses, including EV-D68, EV-A71, and Coxsackievirus B3 (CVB3), are a significant global health threat, causing a spectrum of...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 294 min read


Babesia microti and Borrelia burgdorferi Co-infection in Mice
Tick-borne co-infections are an escalating concern in endemic regions worldwide, notably in the United States, where the protozoan...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 263 min read


Staphylococcus aureus Research: Humanized Lung Models Unveil Host-Pathogen Dynamics
Staphylococcus aureus remains a formidable human pathogen, being a leading cause of bacterial-induced death, with significant concerns...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 254 min read


Navigating the Evolving SARS-CoV-2 Threat: Insights into Recent Omicron Subvariants and Co-Infections
The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic may be behind us, but the virus continues its relentless evolution, posing ongoing challenges to public health....
Ray Sullivan
Aug 223 min read


Triclosan's Unintended Role: Priming Staphylococcus aureus for Virulence
The persistent battle against Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus), a leading cause of infectious disease-related illness and death...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 203 min read


SHINE-TB: Point of Care Tuberculosis Diagnostics including in Resource-Limited Settings
Tuberculosis (TB), caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) , continues to be a formidable global health threat, particularly in...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 193 min read


Unraveling FKS1 and FKS2 Regulation in Candida glabrata
For clinicians battling the persistent threat of fungal infections, Candida glabrata stands out as a formidable adversary, particularly...
Ray Sullivan
Aug 183 min read
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