Recombinant expression of beak and feather disease virus capsid protein and assembly of virus-like particles in Nicotiana benthamiana

Abstract Background Beak and feather disease virus (BFDV) is an important disease causing agent affecting psittacines.BFDV is highly infectious and can present as acute, chronic or subclinical disease.The virus causes immunodeficiency and is often associated with secondary infections.No commercial vaccine Prescription Sunglasses is available and yi

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Saints and Celebrities

This article offers a pedagogical approach to introducing undergraduate students to hagiology by comparing 113 medieval sanctity to modern celebrity.The bodies of saints and celebrities are important loci for the transmission of sanctity or celebrity from a person to the public and for the continuity of identity.Examples include St.Faith, St.Cuthbe

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