The use of disease and other biological weapons throughout history demonstrates both their effectiveness and risks. Some of the earliest recorded uses of biological agents date back over 2,000 years to catapulting diseased animal carcasses over city walls. During the French and Indian War, smallpox-infected blankets were distributed to Native American tribes, decimating their populations. World...
Cholera is an acute diarrhoeal infection caused by ingestion of food or water contaminated with the bacterium Vibrio cholerae. It has a short incubation period of few hours to 5 days. Once infected, the patient develops watery diarrhoea which can lead to severe dehydration and death if treatment is not promptly given. Left untreated, mortality from severe dehydration approaches 50%. However,...
In the landscape of modern medicine, viral vectors have emerged as indispensable tools for gene therapy and vaccine development, offering promising solutions to previously incurable diseases. As the demand for viral vector-based therapies continues to surge, various countries have become key players in the manufacturing and distribution of these critical components. Let's delve into the...
In the landscape of modern medicine, viral vectors have emerged as indispensable tools for gene therapy and vaccine development, offering promising solutions to previously incurable diseases. As the demand for viral vector-based therapies continues to surge, various countries have become key players in the manufacturing and distribution of these critical components. Let's delve into the...
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