Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause diseases in mammalian, avian, and reptilian species. Note that some species such as bats serve as mere reservoirs of these viruses without causing symptoms associated with an infection. In humans, some of these viruses can cause respiratory tract infections with varying severity ranging from mild illnesses […]
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What is the Wuhan Institute of Virology?
The Wuhan Institute of Virology or WIV is a research institute administered by the Chinese Academy of Sciences or CAS that specializes in virology. Located in Jiangxia District, Wuhan City, in the Province of Hubei, it has been regarded as a world-class institution due to its contribution in the fields of virology, immunology, and microbiology. […]
Here’s Why SARS-CoV-2 is NOT a Lab-Made Bioweapon from China
A report published by The Washington Times made a case for linking the 2019 novel coronavirus or SARS-COV-2, previously known as 2019-nCoV, to a Chinese covert biological weapons program, thereby suggesting that the Wuhan outbreak originated from a laboratory accident. Arguments for Linking the Novel Coronavirus to a Bioweapons Program The evidence? A rebroadcasted television […]
Difference Between Viruses, Viroids, and Prions
There are three known types of non-living pathogens or infectious agents that affect living organisms. Of course, viral infections are frequently heard alongside bacterial and fungal infections. However, two other types of non-living organic agents also affect living organisms. These are viroids and prions. What are Viroids and Prions? What is the Difference Between Viruses, […]
The Difference Between Bacteria and Archaea
Both bacteria and archaea are two of the three major groups of cellular life forms categorized under the three-domain system, which was first introduced American microbiologist and biophysicist Carl Woese in 1977. Similarities Between Bacteria and Archaea Archaea were once classified as bacteria. Hence, they were initially called archaebacteria. Furthermore, both are prokaryotes, and as […]
The Characteristics of Viruses: Definitions and Origin
What are viruses? Where did they come from? How do they differ from other infectious agents or pathogens? These are some of the questions often raised when it comes to broadening our basic understanding of viruses. Facts about Virus: The Characteristics of Viruses Definition and General Characteristics 1. A virus is a microscopic infectious agent […]
Structure of the Earth: Compositional vs. Mechanical Layers
The structure of the Earth consists of various spherical shells or layers that can be categorized in two manners: either by their chemical compositions or mechanical properties. Hence, compositional layers and mechanical layers are the two types of layers Categorizing the Structure of the Earth: The Difference Between Compositional Layers and Mechanical Layers The Compositional […]
The Pacific Ring of Fire Explained
The Pacific Ring of Fire or the Circum-Pacific Belt is a geologically defined path along the Pacific Ocean characterized by a string of active volcanoes and frequent earthquakes. It has a length of approximately 40,000 kilometers or 24,900 miles spanning from the western sides of the South America and North America and all the way […]
Why Volcanoes Erupt? What Causes Volcanic Eruption?
A volcanic eruption is a geological phenomenon occurring when hot materials from the interior of a planetary-mass object are thrown out of a vent or fissure found on the surface. These vents or fissures are collectively called volcanoes. The volcanoes on Earth occur because the crust is broken up into 7 major and 152 tectonic […]
White Eggs vs. Brown Eggs: What is the Difference
Are brown eggs better than white eggs? Is there any nutritional difference between the two? Which one is healthier? What is the difference between the two varieties? The Difference Between White Eggs and Brown Eggs The Formation of Chicken Eggs and How They Get Their Color Some believe that the color of the feathers dictates […]