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As cases of coronavirus surged in the UK at the start of 2024, the government announced a game-changing way in which the virus would be fought, millions of cheap, rapid tests would be rolled out across the country. Back during the first lockdown as the pandemic began, tests weren’t easy …

Your chances of catching the COVID-19 virus are high when you’re near an infected person or if you’re constantly exposed to a crowded environment. One of the solutions imposed on many areas to prevent the spread of the virus is by transitioning to remote work. Many employees were allowed to …

Since its outbreak, COVID-19 has claimed over 2 million lives. The high mortality rate is a result of its ability to spread through the air. As such, you must wear a mask consistently and appropriately to reduce the risk of contracting or spreading the virus. Several manufacturers have developed different …

The spread of the current COVID-19 virus is something that concerns a lot of people, and being a virus from the popular corona family, we already know the consequences of getting infected. If you had even remotely access to social media and the news these days, you are probably familiar …

The influenza virus or as it is often referred to as the flu is an illness that can be extremely dangerous if left untreated. In some cases, it could lead to people being hospitalized since it can be life-threatening and in the worst-case scenario – it can lead to death. …

History is replete with stories of cloning, and the first instance of cloning ever recorded happened in 1885 when Hans Dreisch successfully cloned sea urchins. Ever since then, efforts at perfecting the art of molecular cloning and gene synthesis has gathered momentum from the 19th century into the 20th century. …

The immune system is capable of fighting off viruses, bacteria, and parasites that cause diseases. There are more than 500 different types of viruses known to be able to affect our cells. The main function of the immune system is to identify what belongs in the body and what does …