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Why Does Rabies Cause Hyrdophobia?
The hydrophobia (fear of water) is brought on by the extreme pain of swallowing liquids, not just water. The rabies virus causes intense muscle spasms in the throat that are excruciating, so much so that even the thought of swallowing...
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Advancements in HIV/AIDS Treatment: Hope for the Future
This video explores the advancements in medical research and technology that have allowed us to push the boundaries of life itself. It specifically focuses on the progress made in the treatment of HIV and AIDS, highlighting the...
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IPM: Combating Pathogens and Improving Bee Nutrition
This final segment of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) series showcases how IPM effectively addresses not just pest control and pesticide reduction but also crucial challenges like the Deformed Wing Virus and nutritional deficits in...
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How Pathogens and Poor Nutrition Affect Honey Bees
This segment delves into how pathogens, particularly the Deformed Wing Virus transmitted by Varroa mites, detrimentally affect honey bee health and their critical role in ecosystems. It illustrates the compounded risks bees face from...
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Race Against the Bird Flu: Vaccine Trials and Global Efforts
This video discusses the testing of an experimental vaccine for the bird flu virus at the University of Rochester Medical Centre. Preliminary results show the vaccine to be safe and effective against the H5N1 strain. The US government...
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Monitoring the Spread of Avian Flu in California: Protecting Wildlife and Humans
This video highlights the concern among scientists in California about the potential spread of the avian flu virus by migrating birds. Researchers are closely monitoring wild birds and conducting tests to detect the virus, while chicken...
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Revolutionary Diagnostic Kit for Avian Flu: A Game-Changer in Global Health Crisis
This innovative testing device by Veritas in Singapore can accurately detect the H5N1 strain of avian flu in under 4 hours, providing a crucial tool for medical professionals worldwide. By identifying the gene specific to the virus, this...
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Innovative Pest Control: Using Moth Pheromones to Combat Coddling Moth Infestations
Researchers at Warwick University have developed an innovative method to control coddling moth larvae in orchards by utilizing their own sex hormones as an attractant. By lacing a basket with strong pheromones and a virus that kills the...
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Inside Britain's National Institute of Biological Standards and Control: Leading the Way in Medical Research
The National Institute of Biological Standards and Control is a leading research facility in the UK, responsible for developing vaccines and setting standards for biological medicines worldwide. With a history dating back to the 1920s...
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Mobile Phone Users Beware: The Rise of Com Warrior Virus
This video highlights the emergence of a new digital virus called Com Warrior targeting mobile phone users in the UK through Bluetooth technology. The virus can incur unexpected charges by transmitting itself to nearby phones via...
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Hong Kong Residents Seek Help as SARS Outbreak Causes Anxiety and Fear
This video highlights the increasing mental strain faced by Hong Kong residents during the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak. With fears and anxieties mounting, individuals are seeking help from counselling centers and...
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Rotary's Efforts to Eradicate Polio: A Global Partnership for a Polio-Free World
This video highlights the ongoing efforts of Rotary International, in partnership with the World Health Organization and the United Nations, to eradicate polio in Africa and Southeast Asia. Despite significant progress, 14 million...
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Breakthrough in HIV Therapy: The Development of Fusion
This video discusses the story of James Locke, an HIV positive individual who has benefited from combination drug therapy and the groundbreaking drug Fusion. Fusion, developed by Roche and Trimeras, is a complex drug that belongs to a...
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New Strategy to Treat Flu Virus Symptoms: Inhibiting OX40 Molecule
British scientists at Imperial College in London are developing a new strategy to treat symptoms of the flu virus by inhibiting a molecule called OX40. In experimental models, they have successfully eliminated flu symptoms without...
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New Generation Hepatitis Therapy: PEG Interferon A2 (Pegasus) Shows Superior Efficacy in Treating Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a widespread liver infection affecting billions of people worldwide. However, a new generation therapy called Pegasus, developed by Roche, has shown superior efficacy compared to conventional interferon. Pegasus provides...
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Battling the avian flu epidemic
FT Food Revolution - The FT's Anjana Ahuja reports on how virologists are unlocking the secrets of the latest H5N1 avian flu strain, in an attempt to tackle the most serious and sustained disease threatening farmed poultry and wild birds...
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Kingdoms of Life - Animals, Plants, Fungi, Protoctists, Bacteria and Viruses #1
This video looks at the kingdoms of life - animals, plants, fungi, protoctists and bacteria - as well as viruses - and explores the similarities and differences between them. For each one we explore their key features such as how they...
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GCSE Biology - Stem Cells in Medicine
In this video, we cover: - A quick recap of what stem cells are - How stem cells can be used to treat conditions like diabetes, paralysis and sickle cell anaemia - The risks involved with stem cell treatment - The ethical objections to...
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Virus outbreak in a model city: How important is social distancing?
In light of the current corona virus (COVID-19) pandemic, I created a little model to explore different measures to fight viruses. How effective are measures such as tests, quarantine, and social distancing?
Centro Selenium
Ya existía el coronavirus? | Los coronavirus del pasado | Debunking
En redes sociales da vuelta la información de que el coronavirus ya existía y todo lo que se dice sobre él es falso, aquí la aclaración de si esto es cierto o no con un poco de la historia de este virus
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Por qué los virus te enferman? 😱 están vivos?
Muchos se han hecho estas dos preguntas, si los virus están vivos, y como es el mecanismo que hace que termines enfermo o porque causan enfermedad