What is Gain-of-Function Research?
Gain-of-function research refers to the serial passaging of microorganisms to increase their transmissibility, virulence, immunogenicity, and host tropism by applying
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What are Infectious Diseases?
Infectious diseases are defined as those that are caused by pathogenic microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, parasites, and viruses. A person
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COVID-19 and Sleep
Many people who have recovered from COVID-19 are reporting incidences of insomnia but sleep may also be the answer to
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COVID-19 and Asthma
Potential asthma-COVID-19 risk People with asthma develop infections of the lower respiratory tract (LRT) more frequently than those without, and
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What is a Live-Attenuated Vaccine?
Live-attenuated vaccines are very effective vaccines used in the prevention of a variety of diseases including influenza, chickenpox, measles, polio
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Odibo named director of maternal-fetal & ultrasound division in OB-GYN
Anthony Odibo, MD, an internationally respected maternal-fetal medicine expert, has been named director of the Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine &
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COVID-19 can kill heart muscle cells, interfere with contraction
Since early in the pandemic, COVID-19 has been associated with heart problems, including reduced ability to pump blood and abnormal
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Anorexia Nervosa Signs and Symptoms
There are many signs and symptoms of anorexia nervosa, which can be classified as physical or emotional and behavioral. The
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How SARS is Spread
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-1) is spread in the main by close person-to-person contact and is transmitted by respiratory
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High Protein Diet
Obesity is a public health problem affecting millions worldwide. Obesity depends on the imbalance between intake of calories and expenditure
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