Mohamed Abbas, a science teacher at Senioritis.io

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Virology

Subunit Vaccines: A Safer and More Targeted Approach to Pathogen Protection

How are subunit vaccines made? A piece of a virus surface protein is produced using recombinant technology. Subunit vaccines are made by isolating and creating a vaccine...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Virology

Discovering the Power of Recombinant DNA Technology: Hepatitis B Vaccine Development and its Impact on Global Health

What was the first approved recombinant vaccine? Hepatitis B in 1986 produced in S. cerevisiae The first approved recombinant vaccine was the hepatitis B vaccine, which was...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding and Preventing Infectious Diseases: Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

infectious disease Illness caused by microorganisms An infectious disease is a disorder caused by an organism, such as a virus, bacterium, parasite, or fungus, that invades and...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

The Fascinating World of Microorganisms: Their Role in Ecosystems and Impact on Human Health

microorganism a very small organism that can be seen only with a microscope Microorganisms are tiny living organisms that can only be seen under a microscope. They...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding the Various Modes of Infection Transmission and How to Prevent Them

Most common ways infection are spread touching, coughing, sneezing, sharing utensils, sharing hygiene products, sexual contact Infections can be spread in several ways, including: 1. Direct contact:...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding the Four Types of Germs: Viruses, Bacteria, Fungi, and Parasites

Germs be inhaled or passed to person or object by touching Germs are microscopic organisms that exist all around us. They are found on our skin, in...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

Understanding Carrier Status: Genetic Traits and Infectious Diseases

Carriers people capable of transmitting a disease without showing symptoms Carriers, also known as carriers of genetic traits, are individuals who possess a mutation in one of...

Mohamed Abbas
June 20, 2023
Infectious Disease

7 Common Contagious Diseases: Prevention and Treatment Strategies

Common contagious diseases Meningitis, influenza, hand foot and mouth, norovirus (Stomach flu), Pertussis, and the common cold Contagious diseases are those that can be transmitted from one...