Pandemics are as much a part of our history as wars are and, just like previous military conflicts, there’s so much to learn from the ones that came before this. Unsurprisingly, clinical trials have also played a very important role in how society has moved beyond these past pandemics. This page will explain the history of pandemics, what lessons we should take from them and how clinical research connects it all.
Understanding How a Virus Mutates
The term mutate has taken on a life of its own thanks to sci-fi movies and thriller films that dramatize the science behind virus mutations. As a study …
The Antonine Plague and The Fall of the Roman Empire
In 165 A.D, the Roman Empire was introduced to a new plague called The Antonine Plague. The plague is also known as the “Galen Plague”, with Greek …
What Is A Plague?
A plague is a serious infection caused by bacteria commonly transmitted through fleas. Yersinia pestis, is the organism that causes plague. The organism lives in small rodents, found …
The Black Death: A Bubonic Plague
During the 14th century, areas of Europe of Asia would be introduced to a bubonic plague known as the “Black Death”. This bubonic plague would be notorious for …
Plague of Athens – The Dispute of What Caused It
In 431, the 2nd Peloponnesian war had begun. Greek city-states, led by Athens and Peloponnesian city-states, led by Sparta fought each other in a war that had a little …
The H2N2 Virus
The Asian Flu, also known as the H2N2 virus, was introduced to the world in February of 1957. The virus began in East Asia, infecting many …