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Coronavirus Website – Ministry of Health
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome – Coronavirus Website Source: www.moh.gov.sa See on Scoop.it – Virology and Bioinformatics from Virology.ca
Origins and evolution of viruses of eukaryotes: The ultimate modularity
Viruses and other selfish genetic elements are dominant entities in the biosphere, with respect to both physical abundance and genetic diversity. Various selfish elements parasitize on all cellular life forms. The relative abundances of...
It’s time to reboot bioinformatics education
Nearly 15 years after completion of the human genome, undergraduate and graduate programs still aren’t adequately training future scientists with the basic bioinformatics skills needed to be succes… Source: toddharris.net See on Scoop.it –...
Health Canada licensing of natural remedies ‘a joke,’ doctor says
Natural and homeopathic products, which are often sold alongside over-the-counter pharmaceutical drugs on store shelves, may be backed by little to no scientific evidence, and there’s no way for consumers to tell. Source: www.cbc.ca...
MiniPoll: Reaction to a Scientifically Inaccurate Statement
When someone says something scientifically inaccurate at a dinner party, how do you react? We asked the scientific community how they handle this situation. Here is what we found: Source: www.scienceboard.net See on Scoop.it...
Origins and evolution of viruses of eukaryotes: The ultimate modularity.
Viruses and other selfish genetic elements are dominant entities in the biosphere, with respect to both physical abundance and genetic diversity. Various selfish elements parasitize on all cellular life forms. The relative abundances of...
Viral Virtuosos | The Scientist Magazine®
New understanding of noncoding RNAs may solve a long-standing puzzle about how viruses orchestrate lifelong infections. Source: www.the-scientist.com See on Scoop.it – Virology and Bioinformatics from Virology.ca
MERS kills 10 in Saudi after surge in virus deaths
Ten more people have died in Saudi Arabia from the MERS virus since last week, health ministry data showed on Friday, adding to a surge in cases over the past month. Source: medicalxpress.com See...
Measles cases haven’t swayed Canadian anti-vaxxers, survey finds
Sixty-five per cent of respondents cited health concerns as the reason their child hadn’t been vaccinated, while 19 per cent said it was because of their religious beliefs Source: www.theglobeandmail.com Which religions say you...