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Development and Application of Methods for Sensitive and Specific Detection of SARS-CoV-2 and Variants in Clinical and Environmental Samples
DownloadFall 2024
The COVID-19 pandemic, caused by SARS-CoV-2, had far-reaching global health consequences, with the virus spreading rapidly via respiratory droplets and aerosols. Accurate and timely diagnostic testing became critical for guiding public health policies and preventing the spread of infections. The...
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Epidemiological Characteristics and Ecological Investigation of the 2009 Influenza Pandemic
DownloadFall 2014
Influenza pandemic occurs when a novel influenza virus subtype for which humans do not have sufficient immunity emerges and spreads quickly from person-to-person worldwide. Influenza pandemics result in serious consequences on human health and economy. In April 2009, the World Health Organization...
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2004
The evolution of the myxoma virus in Australia has been presented for many years as a test case for the hypothesis that group selection can function effectively ‘in the wild.’ This paper critically examines the myxoma case, and argues that its failure as a test case for this hypothesis has...
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The Occurrence of Residual Biological and Chemical Hazards in Recovered Struvite from Blackwater
DownloadFall 2018
Phosphorus is an essential element in several industries such as agriculture and a requirement for growth. Dwindling phosphate rock sources thus requires the security of new phosphorus sources to maintain future populations. On the other hand, wastewater contains a considerable amount of...