Viruses

Viruses

Viruses are microscopic, non-cellular parasites. They lack the capacity to thrive and reproduce outside of a host body. Learning Objectives: To understand viruses and to explain life cycle of a virus. In 1898, Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch found evidence that the cause of foot-and-mouth disease in livestock was an infectious particle, virus, smaller than … Read More

Coronavirus

Coronavirus

The outbreak of the Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 for short) has created a global health crisis (Figure 1). Not only do the high infection rates threaten the survival of millions, but the safety measures necessary to fight it also create a crisis in mental health and erode our sense of well-being. This course covers introduction … Read More