The Microbiology Department is happy to share the latest publication by Dr Joel Vega titled Mosquito salivary apyrase regulates blood meal hemostasis and facilitates malaria parasite transmission
The gut microbiota is one of the most critical factors in human health. It involves numerous physiological processes impacting host health, mainly via immune system modulation. A balanced microbiome contributes to the gut’s barrier function, preventing the invasion of pathogens and maintaining the integrity of the gut lining. Dysbiosis, or an imbalance in the gut microbiome’s composition and function, disrupts essential processes and contributes to various diseases.
In the education category, Félix Rivera Mariani, a Puerto Rican scientist who currently resides in the state of Florida, was awarded. His interest in health and education led him to found the organization “Vistazo a la Ciencia”, an initiative that has had a significant impact on disease prevention in Puerto Rico.