Antiviral
(Science: pharmacology) drugs, including interferon, which stimulate cellular defenses against viruses, reducing cell dna synthesis and making cells more resistant to viral genes, enhancing cellular immune responses or suppressing their replication.
also refers to genetically engineered drugs that are designed to block viral replication.
This tutorial presents the benefits and the possible adverse eventualities of genetic engineering. Know more about this topic in this tutorial to be able to articulate the advantages and disadvantages of artificially manipulating genes...
Organisms employ different strategies to boost its defenses against antigens. Humans have an immune system to combat pathogens. Read this tutorial to learn the first and second lines of defense that the human body employs. ..
Plants protect themselves by releasing hydrogen peroxide to fight against fungal invasion. Another way is by secreting compounds, such as lignin, ethylene, galls, and tannins. Find out how these mechanisms protect the plants from pathogens...
This lesson explores the impact of biosecurity threats, and why they need to be identified and managed. Examples to include are cases of the bacterium PSA causing disease on kiwifruits, myrtle rust, and biological control...