Virology

to the journal of infectious diseases, is the only known virus family in which scientists have profound ignorance . Specifically speaking, scientists are not aware of the tactics active in the nature of the virus’ agents, their pathogenesis, and virology . However, during the 2014 epidemic—which killed more than 9,600 people and caused an international crisis—much information was gathered, which has provided considerable fundamental material regarding Ebola . In a supplement to the Journal of…

In chapter 17 of the book, Chester Southam, a well-respected cancer researcher and chief of virology, violated patients’ basic human rights by injecting cancer cells into them without their consent. “He repeated this process with about a dozen other cancer patients. He told them he was testing their immune systems; he said nothing about injecting…

essence, is a parasite. Viruses have the ability to infect animals, plants, bacteria and archaea. Although there are millions of strains of viruses, in modern science, about 5000 viruses have been identified. Hence, the study of viruses is known as virology, which is a subset of microbiology. Examples of a virus known as the bacteriophage, which harm bacteria, when used properly, help humans. Viruses when gone through transduction, specific genes can be…

Cells are the basic building blocks of life. They are the smallest structural unit in an organism, and the organism must continuously create more cells in order to live. New cells are created through a process called cell division, or mitosis, where one cell turns into two cells. This process is necessary for life, but occasionally the cells do not do what they are supposed to. Cancer is one example of cell malfunction. A DNA mutation can disrupt the genes in the cell and cause it to produce…

I got my first job as an assistant investigator in the department of tumor virology, cancer institute & hospital in Beijing, China after my graduation in 1994. During this time of period, my research was focused on developing cervical cancer gene vaccine and developing serologic biomarker ELISA test for early cervical cancer detection…

Measles or rubella, with the scientific name of Morbillivirus measles virus is a highly contagious viral infection of the respiratory system. The virus is spread by contact with an infected persons saliva or mucus (Healthline, 2015). A doctor in the 9th century published the first report of measles virus (CDC, 2014). Measles is the cause of 100, 000 fatalities each year worldwide, mainly affecting children (Mayo Clinic, 2015). With a long existence and immense death rates, measles is one of the…

Every living organism has a purpose in the environment, no matter how big or small we are all connected just for the simple fact that we call this planet our home. Therefore the interrelationships between men, animals, the environment is extremely important for the survival of all species. My aspiration is to take the role of a wildlife veterinarian and be able to put endangered animals back into their natural habitats henceforth be able to be of aid to that interrelationship. My passion for…

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a part of the common society. The book, The Immortal life of Henrietta Lacks, illustrates the life of a lady in that era, where she is strong and intelligent. She is one hero to discover new medicines and information for epidemics, like polio and virology, with her cells. However, her help in medical history is and still remains unnoticed by the majority due to their past history of discrimination and racism in the society. This is the main factor that caused the "theft" of Henrietta Lack 's…

known and declined, a cure would not have been developed. The discovery of what scientists found in Henrietta Lacks would become the key to creating a vaccine for the polio virus disease. Henrietta’s discovery allowed a field and understanding of virology and a vaccine that would have the potential to eradicate the polio virus disease and further examine the cause of HPV amongst other sexually transmitted diseases that Henrietta had contracted. Despite controversy on the violation of her rights…