Enterovirus D68

Enterovirus D68

What is Enterovirus D68? Picture this: It’s the 1940s, and virologists are intensely studying Poliovirus, a notorious virus that was causing a crippling disease called Polio; during its peak, paralyzing or killing over half a million people worldwide, especially...
CLSI M40-A2 Standard

CLSI M40-A2 Standard

In the scientific and medical communities, the accuracy of specimen collection and transportation is crucial. For example, if the transport conditions are not adequately maintained, such as incorrect temperature or delays in transportation, it can cause degradation of...
Antibody-dependent Enhancement

Antibody-dependent Enhancement

Our environments are bustling with pathogens, and we rely on our antibodies to fight off these invaders. But what if, under some particular sets of circumstances, our antibodies switched sides? Sometimes, our antibodies defect, helping (rather than hindering) those...