When it comes to preventing a disease like Covid-19 from further spreading, Herd Immunity is crucial! Herd Immunity is when a large sector of a population becomes immune to a disease, usually through vaccination (through which the body is exposed to the virus and develops antibodies against it through primary response). As a result, thisContinue reading “What is Herd Immunity and how does it relate to COVID-19?”
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Cryo-Electron Microscopy
In the midst of this pandemic, almost everyone is acquainted with the token Covid-19 protein image. This image has surfaced on all facets of the internet, used as the primary visual in multitudes of articles and media blasts. However, given the extremely small size of the protein, how were scientists able to construct this 3DContinue reading “Cryo-Electron Microscopy”
Folding at Home
No, I’m not talking about laundry, no one ever likes talking about chores. I’m talking about the Folding@home project. Their goals have become principal currently, where there is a desperate need of protein research. With the COVID-19 scare, the Folding@home project has gained a ton of heat. The basis of the project relies on theContinue reading “Folding at Home”
Seeds of Science 