Why UTIs Are Getting So Much Harder to Treat It’s not just you — the infections are becoming more common. The way we treat them may be contributing to the problem. Read in New York Magazine: apple.news/A1-3vPoX7Sjq... @scotthultgren.bsky.social @thecut.com

This is my first post on Bsky! Ηappy to share my interview with the wonderful Melissa Kramer at @liveutifree.bsky.social. We discuss UTIs as a "whole body problem" involving the gut, brain, and bladder. See here for the interview: www.youtube.com/watch?v=J6X_...

Celebrating spring! We hope it lasts! Thank you to our TGIF hosts @mengwu.bsky.social @t4zzzz.bsky.social

First post on Bluesky! Excited to share the first paper from our lab in 2025! cell.com/cell-host-mi.... Our study demonstrates that UV-inactivated replication-defective rotaviruses can cause diarrhea in neonatal mice, suggesting the host response also contributes to diarrhea to flush out the virus.

Our February Microbiology Seminar lineup is here! Join us as we host leading experts in the field who will dive into cutting-edge research. More details can be found here: microbiology.wustl.edu/seminar-seri... You won’t want to miss this! #Microbiology #Seminar #Research

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