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A History Of Viruses And Bacteria (And The Worst Of Them)

by MyBiosource Editorial Team | May 28, 2021 | outbreaks

Table of Contents What is Virus? Transmission of Viruses Contagious period after contracting a viral infection Can the Virus evolve? Types of Viruses Some of the common viral diseases What is Bacteria? Difference between a Virus and a Bacteria Reproduction of bacteria...

DNA Vaccines To Combat Zika Virus; NAID Push For Cure

by Ingrid Niesman | Mar 2, 2017 | outbreaks

Table of Contents 1. Introduction: Overview of the Zika virus and its impact 2. WHO’s declaration on Zika infections 3. Spread and impact of Zika virus worldwide 4. NIAID’s role in developing vaccine candidates 5. Trials on rhesus monkeys and results 6. Human trials...

Alzheimer’s And Other Neurodegenerative Disorders Seek Attention, Awareness And Cure.

by Ingrid Niesman | Mar 2, 2017 | outbreaks

Table of Contents I. Introduction • Overview of Alzheimer’s disorder and its prevalence • Alzheimer’s and brain awareness month II. Alzheimer’s Awareness Campaign III. Symptoms of Alzheimer’s Disorder IV. Treatments for Alzheimer’s Disorder • Current treatments •...

CDC Issues Fresh Guidance On HPV Vaccines For Boys And Girls

by Ingrid Niesman | Mar 2, 2017 | outbreaks

Table of Contents I. Introduction II. CDC Guidelines III. New Study Commissioned by Merck & Co. IV. Vaccination Program V. Human Papillomavirus (HPV) • HPV is a group of 150 related viruses • HPV increases the risk of cancer in reproductive organs • Transmission...

Anti-Zika Pesticide Spraying Turns Wynwood Into A Ghost Town

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...

Decoding CRISPR, The Android Of Genetic Engineering

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...