Biosafety level

a. Introduction Lujo Hemorrhagic Fever is caused by a bi-segmented negative RNA virus that is one of several viruses known to cause viral hemorrhagic fever. The Lujo virus is part of the Arenaviridae family, which consist of several viruses categorized into two groups. The Lujo virus is categorized in the “Old World” group, which signifies that the virus in question was found in the Eastern Hemisphere, specifically the continent of Africa. The majority of the arenaviruses categorized in the…

Recent computational and technological advances have made it feasible to quantitatively survey hundreds or thousands of biological molecules, from DNA sequence variations to epigenetic marks to levels of transcripts, proteins and metabolites [51, 52]. Because it is also now possible to monitor transcript levels in a comprehensive fashion, integrating DNA variation, transcription, and phenotypic data has the potential to enhance identification of the associations between DNA variation and…

The Hot Zone is a nonfiction novel written by Richard Preston; a book about “the terrifying true story of the origins of the Ebola virus” as the cover states. The novel is written in the perspective of the author, Richard Preston, as he interviews, medical staff, researchers and family members of the victims. The reader learns about the first of many known outbreaks of the virus, different strains of the virus, similar viruses and much more. The book is broken into four parts, each filled with…

As we already have discussed, the genomic negative sense ssRNA is utilized as a template for the synthesis of monocistronic mRNAs, and, using the host ribosomes and tRNA molecules, the mRNA is translated into viral proteins. As the viral protein levels…

Cell Transport and Permeability: Computer stimulation Jeffery Kirkland A&P Lab Courtney Charba April 17, 2015 Academic Integrity Statement: I affirm that this assignment reflects my own honest work and was completed with integrity according to the course’s academic integrity guidelines. This report is based on my own work and any ideas or words that are not my own are clearly indicated and their sources are correctly cited. Student Signature:…

prevent the government from shutting down in early April 2013. A rider was slipped into this bill for the benefit of Monsanto. This bill grants Monsanto an approximate six (6) month immunity from lawsuits and legal proceedings (up to the federal court level) relating to how safe the company’s seed products are. The bill will allow Monsanto to sell their product (seeds) and allow the seeds to be planted regardless of any evidence that may be presented claiming or providing proof that the seeds…