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GlossarySpirochete

spiral-shaped bacteria known for their corkscrew motion

Spirochetes are a group of spiral-shaped bacteria known for their unique corkscrew motion, which allows them to move through viscous environments like mucus. They are responsible for several significant diseases in humans, including Lyme disease (caused by *Borrelia burgdorferi*) and syphilis (caused by *Treponema pallidum*).

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research Tumor Regression Predicts Higher Risk of Sentinel Node Involvement in Thin Cutaneous Melanomas

68 citations, September 2003 in “British Journal of Dermatology”

Shrinking skin cancer increases the chance of cancer in nearby lymph nodes.

research Phenolsulphotransferase: Localization in Kidney During Human Embryonic and Fetal Development

18 citations, November 1994 in “Histochemical Journal”

The enzyme PST is found in developing human kidneys and helps with detoxification and development.

research Mannan Oligosaccharides Improve the Fur Quality of Raccoon Dogs by Regulating the Gut Microbiota

December 2023 in “Frontiers in microbiology”

Mannan oligosaccharides improve raccoon dogs' fur quality and overall health.

research Syphilitic Alopecia: Report of a Challenging Case and Review of the Literature

December 2020 in “Journal of clinical and investigative dermatology”

A man with syphilitic alopecia and neurosyphilis was successfully treated with penicillin, leading to symptom improvement and resolution of hair loss.

research Novel Insights to Assess Climate Resilience in Goats Using a Holistic Approach of Skin-Based Advanced NGS Technologies

June 2023 in “International journal of molecular sciences”

Heat stress changes goats' skin and hair at the microscopic level and affects their genes and skin bacteria.

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