by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 2, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. The Situation in Wynwood, Miami • Identification of Wynwood as a spreading area of Zika virus • Use of pesticide called Naled to fight Aedes mosquito species III. Concerns of Expectant Mothers • Fear of birth defects caused by...
by Ingrid Niesman | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Discovery Phase of CRISPR (1993-2005) III. Unusual CRISPR Locus with Novel CAS Genes IV. Target Molecule is DNA and not RNA V. Advancements in CRISPR System VI. CRISPR as Gene Editing Tool for Genome Engineering VII. Applications...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Success of DNA-based Zika Virus Vaccine in Human Trials 3. Positive Clinical Data and Safety of Vaccine 4. Study Conducted as Low and High Dose Vaccine Groups 5. Phase 2 Trials in Puerto Rico 6. Monoclonal Antibody Therapies for...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents 1. Introduction 2. Flavivirus and its viral mechanism 3. Research on host cell and virus interactions 4. Understanding the mechanism viruses use to direct their own translation 5. Importance of studying the mechanism for developing antiviral...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Ebola Studies and Viral Replication in Lungs • Traces of Ebola virus in blood samples • Contagiousness of Ebola virus through breathing • Damage caused by Ebola in lungs • Symptoms of Ebola-induced illness III. Monitoring of Viral...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | conditions
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Mapping the Evolution of Zika Virus III. Reshuffling and Infectiousness of Zika Virus IV. Cryo-electron Microscopy • Description of the technique and its use in structural biology • Advantages over X-ray crystallography V. Zika...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for preventing HIV transmission during unprotected sex 2. CDC guidelines for PrEP and the gaps in the guidelines 3. UCLA study and recommendations for filling the gaps in CDC guidelines 4. Development...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Aedes Mosquito: Characteristics and Capabilities III. Aedes Mosquito and its Role in Spreading Diseases IV. Evolution of Aedes Mosquito V. Migration of Aedes Mosquito to Different Regions VI. Virology Studies on Aedes Mosquito...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. Current Situation: Flu Cases in the United States III. Symptoms of Flu IV. Flu-Related Deaths and Hospitalizations V. Importance of Flu Vaccination VI. Types of Flu Vaccines Available VII. Side Effects of Flu Shots VIII. Influenza...
by MyBiosource Editorial Team | Mar 1, 2017 | outbreaks
Table of Contents I. Introduction II. The Need for Fighting Dengue III. Development of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes IV. Limitations of Genetically Modified Mosquitoes V. Manipulation of the JAK/STAT Pathway VI. Future Directions: Production of Antiviral Factors in...
