Abstract: This whitepaper explores the significant impact of Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) on adults, particularly those aged 65 and older. By leveraging Helvetica Health Care‘s expertise, proprietary data, and the latest research, we provide a comprehensive overview of RSV’s prevalence, severity, economic burden, and prevention strategies. This paper aims to raise awareness and offer evidence-based…
The field of medicine is constantly evolving, and the emergence of nucleic acid-based therapeutics marks a significant leap forward. This innovative approach utilises molecules like DNA and RNA to treat various diseases, offering a unique and potentially transformative perspective on healthcare. What are Nucleic Acids and Their Role in Healthcare? Nucleic acids are the molecules…
NATtrol Monkeypox Virus (Recombinant) Stock is formulated with purified, intact bacterial cells containing synthetic Monkeypox virus sequence which includes portions of the following gene regions: E9L, G2R, B2R and C3L. The cells have been chemically modified to render them noninfectious and refrigerator stable. Each vial contains 1.0 mL of NATtrol Monkeypox Virus (Recombinant) Stock in…
Microbes are all around us, yet much about them remains a mystery. Traditional methods provide only a limited view of microorganisms’ vast range and complex functions. However, new sequencing technologies are unravelling these microscopic mysteries. From antibiotic resistance to bioremediation, this growing understanding promises a resurgence in microbiology— and a safer, healthier future for all.…
The cell cycle is a fundamental process that governs the growth and reproduction of all living organisms. It is a meticulously arranged sequence of events that ensures the accurate duplication of genetic material and the division of a single cell into two identical daughter cells. Understanding the cell cycle is crucial in biology and holds…
In 1953, an important discovery of the double helix structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) by James Watson, Rosalind Franklin and Francis Crick made huge waves in medical science. The study of DNA structure has since inspired many advancements in genetic science, especially in the field of molecular diagnostics or testing. Over two decades, the study…
In the field of medicine and scientific research, molecular testing or genetic testing is the new buzzword. What is genetic testing? What are the types of genetic testing methods? In this article, the experts at Helvetica Health Care (HHC) give you the lowdown on everything you need to know about molecular testing by answering these…
Microbiology and molecular biotechnology have seen many tremendous advancements over recent years, especially in detecting bacterial infections. One of our previous articles tells you all you need to know about the importance of studying bacterial strains. Bacterial strain typing techniques identify bacteria at the strain level and uncover the genetic diversity underlying important phenotypic characteristics.…
When discussing gut infections, one often hears “good bacteria” and “bad bacteria”. The distinction is necessary, as not all bacteria are harmful. The gut needs good bacteria to digest food and to balance the load of harmful bacteria that can cause infections. Bacteria are single yet complex cells that do not depend on another organism…
When discussing new-age diagnostics, one often hears terms like molecular testing. This revolutionary technique, also known as molecular diagnostics (MDx), molecular pathology or molecular biology, has become critical in medical laboratories as the foundation of disease diagnostics. This is true, especially in the case of the COVID-19 pandemic. Remember the term RT-PCR? Real-Time or Reverse…