RNA viruses are the only known RNA-protein (RNP) entities capable of autonomous replication (albeit within a permissive host environment). A 33.5 kilobase (kb) nidovirus has been considered close to the upper size limit for such entities; conversely,…
Through a recent upsurge of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic, the clinical assessment of most of the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) patients clearly presents a health condition with the loss of oro-naso-sensory…
The global pandemic of sarcopenia, skeletal muscle loss and weakness, which prevails in up to 50% of older adults is increasing worldwide due to the expansion of aging populations. It is now striking young and midlife adults as well because of…
Wildlife persecution due to human-wildlife conflict has become a serious concern for biodiversity conservation, especially for many endangered species. In this context, conservation approaches need to consider the socio-ecological dimensions of each…
Israel Amirav,1 Michael T Newhouse2 1Pediatric Department, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB T6G2C6, Canada; 2Firestone Institute for Respiratory Health, St. Joseph’s Hospital, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, CanadaCorrespondence: Israel…
INTRODUCTION:The corona disease was first recognized in 2019 in Wuhan, which is the capital of China’s Hubei-province,and from then it continued spreading and as a result declared as a pandemic by all nations. The COVID-19virus has different effects…
COVID-19 is one of the very contagious diseases from the family Coronaviridae and spreading at afaster rate in the community. In December 2019, the first case of COVID-19 was reported in Wuhan,China. An epidemic outbreak of COVID-19 was seen in India…
COVID-19 virus has resulted in the lockdown of schools, offices, factories, temples, railway stations,and even the airspace. It is estimated that due to the lockdown, the Indian economy may faceprolonged adverse impact. The paper is an attempt to…
In December 2019, the Chinese city of Wuhan was the center of origin of a pneumonia-like disease outbreak with an unknown causative pathogen. The CDC, China, managed to track the source of infection to a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV; SARS-CoV-2) that…
The aggregation of amyloid-β (Aβ) peptide and its deposition in parts of the brain form the central processes in the etiology of Alzheimer disease (AD). The low-molecular weight oligomers of Aβ aggregates (2 to 30 mers) are known to be the primary…