Picornaviruses are small (20-30nm) and non-enveloped and contain a single-stranded RNA genome (MW 2-3 X 10^6). The nucleocapsid has cubic symmetry and ...

There are three diagnostic methods used to identify viruses; the direct, the indirect and serological techniques. Complement fixation test is one of the ...

Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV is a type of virus that dangerously attacks the body's immune system. If HIV does not get any proper treatment, it can ...

Communication is the most integral part of our lives these days. Be it cellphones, emails, etc. the basic idea is to transfer messages from one point to ...

Shingles cures are very desirable because no one wants to be in pain. Shingles (Also called: Herpes zoster, Postherpetic neuralgia) is a painful, blistering ...

Perhaps there are only a few other health conditions that are as embarrassing as having the "runs" or diarrhea. Loose bowel movements always spell disaster ...

By David Tuller, DrPH For decades, investigators have argued over the causes of the illness or cluster of illnesses variously called myalgic ...

As a dog owner, we all want what's best for our dog. With the newest reports about the proper diet for your dog, they should have carbohydrates, vegtables, ...

I think we are at a slight disadvantage with ebola. When the Spanish made it to the New World they took their diseases, and they devastated the local ...

HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus, which belongs to the lentivirus family.This retrovirus has RNA as genetic material. It transcribes DNA, which is ...