Overview of Gene Transfer Methods in Molecular Biology
Explore various physical and chemical methods used for gene transfer, including electroporation, particle bombardment, microinjection, ultrasound, and bacterial transformation. Learn how DNA enters the nucleus and the role of retroviruses in gene transfer efficiency. Understand the process of RNA co
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Human Immunodeficiency Virus
HIV, a member of the lentivirus subfamily of retroviruses, causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV-1 and HIV-2 have distinct characteristics, with HIV-1 being global and HIV-2 primarily in West Africa. The virus encodes reverse transcriptase and has an envelope containing glycoproteins
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Understanding Viruses and Bacteria: A Biology Presentation by Mandie Lynn Walls
Explore the world of viruses and bacteria through this engaging biology presentation put together by Mandie Lynn Walls. Learn about the structure of viruses, different types of viruses like T4 Bacteriophage and Herpes Virus, the distinction between viruses and bacteria such as E. coli, vaccination m
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Understanding Anti-Anti-Virus Techniques and Retroviruses
Explore the world of anti-anti-virus techniques including Retroviruses and Entry Point Obfuscation. Learn about the methods used by viruses to evade detection and damage anti-virus software. Discover how Retroviruses like Ganda virus operate stealthily to hinder anti-virus programs. Delve into strat
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Unveiling the Intriguing World of Ancient Retroviruses and Human Evolution
Exploring the fascinating realm of ancient retroviruses, evolutionary biologists are resurrecting extinct deadly viruses to study their impact on human evolution and modern diseases. By investigating the genetic material of viruses, particularly endogenous retroviruses, researchers aim to trace evol
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Applications of Transgenic Animals in Biotechnology and Cloning
Cloning in animals offers the advantage of indefinite duplication of elite genotypes without the genetic risks of meiosis. Transgenic animals, genetically modified to carry foreign genes, play a crucial role in genetic research and the development of livestock with desired traits. Methods like DNA m
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Study on Long-Acting Therapies and Virologic Outcomes in HIV Treatment
Faculty from different parts of the world presented at the Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in 2023, discussing a randomized study comparing long-acting therapies to oral treatment for HIV. The study, known as SOLAR, showed promising results in virologic outcomes at the 12-mon
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