a group of ferns called the tree ferns. Researchers have successfully sequenced the entire chloroplast genome of a fern called Osmunda claytoniana. The genome consists of 161,046 base pairs, containing 133 genes, including 89 protein-coding genes. The genome revealed that O. claytoniana is closely related to tree ferns. This study offers important taxonomic information and could be used in further studies regarding fern evolution.
Despite global efforts, a specific therapy or vaccine against COVID-19 remains elusive. Prevention and intervention through isolation, hygiene measures, diagnosis, and treatment are the most effective ways to combat the virus. Health organizations and global care systems have screened available resources and recommended approved and proposed medications. The search for a targeted therapy or vaccine continues as the world battles this unprecedented enemy.