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Microbiology and Climate Change

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This special issue will provide a global snapshot of the research that addresses the association between microbiology and climate change. Guest editors: Dr. Jason Tetro, University of the Pacific, San Francisco Dr. David Ojcius, University of the Pacific, San Francisco

Fighting obesity in San Joaquin County, California

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While popular fast-food chains such as Raising Cane’s and In-N-Out continue to open locations and thrive on hungry stomachs in the North San Joaquin County district, the combined overweight and obesity rate has climbed to greater than 65% of the local population, a historic high. By emphasizing certain priority communities and engaging with the community to address socioeconomic and ethnic disparities which are at the root of the obesity epidemic, it is not too late to reverse the rates. Exceeding the obesity rate of California by almost 7%, the San Joaquin County public health services have started numerous initiatives to promote active and healthier lifestyles for all members of their community.    by Guneet Gill, Stephen Gong-Guy, Parvati Iyer and David Ojcius

Anti-insulin protein linked to longevity and reproduction in ants

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  In many animals, having many offspring is linked to a shorter lifespan. A study shows that queen ants exhibit high metabolism for reproduction without undergoing aging by generating an anti-insulin protein that blocks only part of the insulin pathway.