With the arrival of winter, concerns about the transmission of several viruses, especially the flu, increase. When people think of viruses, they quickly associate them with diseases or chemical weapons. However, for us, biotechnologists, they can also be important tools, as we can use their ability to infiltrate and exploit living systems in favor of… Continue reading
Respiratory virus detection methods
There are many methods consist on the identifcation of the repiratory virus. Viral respiratory infection can be caused by nemerous viruses: RSV A and RSV B (Respiratory Syncytial Virus). Parainfluenza Virus (types 1–4). Numerous Adenoviruses. Rhinoviruses. metapneumovirus. Bocavirus. Avian Influenza Virus (H5N1 and H7N9). Coronaviruses; including SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Virus) and SARS-COV2 (The novel… Continue reading