Saniya Jassal

Wild animals harbor a wide array of pathogens and act as natural reservoirs, living in complex ecosystems that allow diseases to persist and spread. These wildlife-borne pathogens not only threaten animal populations, including endangered species, but also pose significant risks to human health. In fact, over 60% of emerging infectious diseases in humans originate from animals, with nearly 72% coming specifically from wildlife. Migration patterns of wild animals and birds further facilitate...

Introduction Telemedicine has emerged as a transformative approach in healthcare, enabling patients to access medical services remotely through digital platforms. Especially during pandemics or in geographically isolated regions, virtual healthcare reduces physical visits, minimizes infection risk, and enhances the efficiency of medical services. By leveraging video conferencing, mobile apps, and wearable devices, telemedicine supports continuous monitoring, follow-ups, and consultations...

Introduction: A Microbial Defense Becomes Medicine CRISPR , short for clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats , was first discovered in bacteria and archaea as a natural defense mechanism against viruses. These sequences store snippets of viral DNA, effectively creating a genetic memory that allows the organism to recognize and destroy invaders. Over decades, scientists have harnessed this system to develop powerful gene-editing tools , with applications now extending into...