F. Aziz

BCG activation of trained immunity is associated with induction of cross reactive COVID-19 antibodies in a BCG vaccinated population.

The study examines BCG-induced trained immunity in adults, finding elevated cytokine responses and cross-reactive SARS-CoV-2 antibodies, suggesting potential cross-protection against COVID-19.

Geology and discovery record of the Trinil Pithecanthropus erectus site, Java

This paper documents the geology and discovery history of the Trinil Pithecanthropus erectus site, Java, and suggests a catastrophic ungulate mortality event linked to lahar-flood transport.

miR-1290 stimulates proliferation of gastric cancer by targeting SP1 with overexpression of fucosyltransferase IV and α1, 3-fucosylated glycans

This study shows miR-1290 promotes gastric cancer cell proliferation by targeting SP1, increasing FUT4 and 1,3-fucosylated glycans via the EGFR/MAPKs pathway.

Thin layer immunoassay; an economical approach to diagnose Helicobacter pylori Infection in gastroduodenal ulcer disease patients of Pakistan; a comparative analysis

This study evaluates thin layer immunoassay for diagnosing H. pylori infection in Pakistani gastroduodenal ulcer patients, finding it reliable, low-cost, and comparable to ELISA methods.