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Proof that Microbiology can be Cute, and Aesthetic 😋❤️🦠

A truly significant loss for the scientific community. Dr. James Watson (Nobel Laureate and co-discoverer of the DNA double helix) has passed away at 97.

Drug-resistant infections are a growing threat, claiming 1.27 MILLION lives globally in 2019 alone. Unchecked, AMR could cost the world a staggering USD 100 TRILLION by 2050. This isn't just a health crisis; it's an economic and food security emergency.

Meet a Researcher of international repute !
Dr. Muhammad Suleman is an Assistant Professor at the Center for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat, and is currently serving as a Postdoctoral Fellow at Qatar University. His research focuses on cancer biology, where he has made several groundbreaking contributions.

Dr. Suleman was the first to discover the role of the PIR protein in colon cancer progression and has recently discovered a novel drug candidate for gallbladder cancer, marking major milestones in cancer research.
His exceptional work has been published in top-tier international journals, including The Lancet, The Lancet Infectious Diseases, JAMA Oncology, Nature Communications, and Advanced Science, among others, with over 155 research publications and 18,576 citations.
As a Principal Investigator (PI), he has successfully completed several research projects.
Dr. Suleman has been recognized among the world's top 2% scientists by Stanford University, USA, and has received numerous

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Congrats to Asif Lala for this huge achievement ! He received his Master of Philosophy degree in Microbiology from Dr. Fazal Akbar, Director Centre for Biotechnology and Microbiology, University of Swat. Looks like all the hard work paid off! What a proud moment for Asif Lala .

Dr. Fazal Akbar Director and Professor at University of Swat CBM

🦠Study reveals the bacteria in your mouth might be setting you up for a heart attack.

A groundbreaking study has revealed that the bacteria living in your mouth might be doing more than just causing cavities—they could also be setting you up for a heart attack.

Researchers from Tampere University in Finland have found genetic traces of oral bacteria in over 40% of arterial plaques taken from patients with coronary artery disease, including those who died suddenly from heart attacks. These bacterial biofilms, mostly from the viridans streptococci group, were deeply embedded in the plaques—right where they can’t be reached by the immune system, but where they may contribute to deadly plaque ruptures.

The study adds compelling evidence to the long-suspected link between oral hygiene and heart health. Scientists believe that these dormant bacterial colonies can be triggered into inflammation by other infections, poor diet, or stress—causing the plaque to rupture and block blood flow to the heart. While more research is needed to understand exactly how the bacteria travel from mouth to artery, the findings underscore the importance of oral health as a factor in preventing cardiovascular disease. In short, brushing your teeth might be doing more for your heart than you realize.

Source:
Karhunen, P., et al. (2025). Oral Streptococci in Coronary Atheromas and Their Association With Sudden Death. Journal of the American Heart Association, 10 September 2025.

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P. Karhunen, et al. "Viridans Streptococcal Biofilm Evades Immune Detection and Contributes to Inflammation and Rupture of Atherosclerotic Plaques" JAHA. (2025).

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