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What is a virus?
What is a virus? A virus is a microscopic particle of genetic material (DNA or RNA) surrounded by a shell of protein and sometimes a further protective envelope. For all the trouble they cause viruses are tiny things, generally many times smaller than bacteria. But they exist in the trillions and gazillions and whatever word … Continue reading What is a virus?
The Hippocratic Oath
The original Hippocratic oath is lost to history. The oldest surviving fragments are from c 275 CE while oldest full text is from the 10-11th Centuries CE. A translation from the Greek reads: I swear by Apollo Physician, by Asclepius, by Hygieia, by Panacea, and by all the gods and goddesses, making them my witnesses, … Continue reading The Hippocratic Oath
Healing in the Middle Ages
In ancient times, for the most part, people were cared for at home. Both men and women were healers and valued for their knowledge. Midwives, know as wise women, played an important role in child birth, but cared for the ill as well. Remedies included prayers, chants and incantations as well as charms and herbs. … Continue reading Healing in the Middle Ages
Vaccinations: History of a Controversy
Vaccinations have been viewed with suspicion since they were first developed. This has not been helped by mistakes along the way
The Nature of Things 