Sam Feldstein

Abstract Streptococcus pyogenes, or Group A Streptococus (GAS), a significant human pathogen, employs quorum sensing (QS) systems to coordinate its behavior and genetic regulation in order to enhance survival. Our previous research established that one such QS system, the Rgg2/3 system, can suppress macrophage NFκB activity and production of pro-inflammatory cytokines. Yet, the scope of suppression and the mechanism by which it occurs remains unknown.

ALPINE — El lunes por la noche, los residentes de los condados de Alpine y Brewster se reunieron en Cedar Coffee & Supply para asistir a un ayuntamiento organizado por Big Bend Reproductive Coalition. La reunión marcó la inauguración de la última iniciativa de BBRC: una evaluación de las necesidades de la comunidad de la región de Big Bend.

ALPINE — On Monday evening, residents of Alpine and Brewster County gathered at Cedar Coffee & Supply to attend a town hall hosted by the Big Bend Reproductive Coalition. The meeting marked the inauguration of the BBRC’s latest initiative: a community needs assessment of the Big Bend region. The assessment aims to gather direct feedback from the community in order to find out what gaps exist in the existing reproductive healthcare and support network.