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Research paper thumbnail of Association of upper respiratory Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization with SARS-CoV-2 infection among adults

ABSTRACTBackgroundStreptococcus pneumoniae interacts with numerous viral respiratory pathogens in... more ABSTRACTBackgroundStreptococcus pneumoniae interacts with numerous viral respiratory pathogens in the upper airway. It is unclear whether similar interactions occur with SARS-CoV-2.MethodsWe collected saliva specimens from working-age adults receiving SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing at outpatient clinics and via mobile community-outreach testing between July and November 2020 in Monterey County, California. Following bacterial culture enrichment, we tested for pneumococci by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) targeting the lytA and piaB genes, and measured associations with SARS-CoV-2 infection via conditional logistic regression.ResultsAnalyses included 1,278 participants, with 564 enrolled in clinics and 714 enrolled through outreach-based testing. Prevalence of pneumococcal carriage was 9.2% (117/1,278) among all participants (11.2% [63/564] clinic-based testing; 7.6% [54/714] outreach testing). Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection was 27.4% (32/117) among pneumococcal carr...

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging Science and Buddhism: Toward an Expanded Understanding of Mind

Berkeley Scientific Journal

Before coming to Berkeley, Professor Presti worked in the clinical treatment of addiction and pos... more Before coming to Berkeley, Professor Presti worked in the clinical treatment of addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. He also teaches neuroscience to Buddhist monks and nuns. In 2018, he wrote the book "Mind Beyond Brain: Buddhism, Science, and the Paranormal. " In this interview, Professor Presti discusses the nature of the mind, empirical approaches to studying consciousness, and the value of fostering a dialogue between science and Buddhism.

Research paper thumbnail of Drought and the Microbiome: Advancements in Agriculture

Berkeley Scientific Journal

Research paper thumbnail of Pain Versus Itch: The Role of S1P

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Krishnapura, Ananya; Xiong, Michael; Lee, ... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Krishnapura, Ananya; Xiong, Michael; Lee, Rosa | Abstract: Interview with Dr. Diana Bautista

Research paper thumbnail of Drug Use and Policy: A Cross-Discipline Dialogue

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Hardin, Cassidy; Lee, Ro... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Hardin, Cassidy; Lee, Rosa; Lee, Michelle; Preosti, Elettra; Russo, Melanie; Shokraee, Saumi

Research paper thumbnail of Moments of Mania: Emotion-Related Impulsivity and Bipolar Disorder

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Russo, Melanie; Seiersen, Kaela; Slobod... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Russo, Melanie; Seiersen, Kaela; Slobodyanyuk, Elena

Research paper thumbnail of Association of upper respiratory Streptococcus pneumoniae colonization with SARS-CoV-2 infection among adults

ABSTRACTBackgroundStreptococcus pneumoniae interacts with numerous viral respiratory pathogens in... more ABSTRACTBackgroundStreptococcus pneumoniae interacts with numerous viral respiratory pathogens in the upper airway. It is unclear whether similar interactions occur with SARS-CoV-2.MethodsWe collected saliva specimens from working-age adults receiving SARS-CoV-2 molecular testing at outpatient clinics and via mobile community-outreach testing between July and November 2020 in Monterey County, California. Following bacterial culture enrichment, we tested for pneumococci by quantitative polymerase chain reaction (qPCR) targeting the lytA and piaB genes, and measured associations with SARS-CoV-2 infection via conditional logistic regression.ResultsAnalyses included 1,278 participants, with 564 enrolled in clinics and 714 enrolled through outreach-based testing. Prevalence of pneumococcal carriage was 9.2% (117/1,278) among all participants (11.2% [63/564] clinic-based testing; 7.6% [54/714] outreach testing). Prevalence of SARS-CoV-2 infection was 27.4% (32/117) among pneumococcal carr...

Research paper thumbnail of Bridging Science and Buddhism: Toward an Expanded Understanding of Mind

Berkeley Scientific Journal

Before coming to Berkeley, Professor Presti worked in the clinical treatment of addiction and pos... more Before coming to Berkeley, Professor Presti worked in the clinical treatment of addiction and post-traumatic stress disorder. He also teaches neuroscience to Buddhist monks and nuns. In 2018, he wrote the book "Mind Beyond Brain: Buddhism, Science, and the Paranormal. " In this interview, Professor Presti discusses the nature of the mind, empirical approaches to studying consciousness, and the value of fostering a dialogue between science and Buddhism.

Research paper thumbnail of Drought and the Microbiome: Advancements in Agriculture

Berkeley Scientific Journal

Research paper thumbnail of Pain Versus Itch: The Role of S1P

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Krishnapura, Ananya; Xiong, Michael; Lee, ... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Krishnapura, Ananya; Xiong, Michael; Lee, Rosa | Abstract: Interview with Dr. Diana Bautista

Research paper thumbnail of Drug Use and Policy: A Cross-Discipline Dialogue

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Hardin, Cassidy; Lee, Ro... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Harari, Emily; Hardin, Cassidy; Lee, Rosa; Lee, Michelle; Preosti, Elettra; Russo, Melanie; Shokraee, Saumi

Research paper thumbnail of Moments of Mania: Emotion-Related Impulsivity and Bipolar Disorder

Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Russo, Melanie; Seiersen, Kaela; Slobod... more Author(s): Awasthi, Shevya; Colbert, Matthew; Das, Doyel; Russo, Melanie; Seiersen, Kaela; Slobodyanyuk, Elena