Virology
Principles and Applications
1st Edition
Published on 22. June 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
382 pages
978-0-470-02387-7 (ISBN)
Description
Virology: Principles and Applications is a clear and accessible introduction to this fast-moving field, providing a comprehensive resource enabling the reader to understand the key concepts surrounding this exciting subject. The reader is introduced to the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics, along with the theories behind the origins of viruses and how they are evolving. Taking a modern approach to the subject, the relevance of virology to everyday life is clearly emphasised and discussions of emerging viruses, cancer, vaccines, anti-viral drugs and gene vectors are included. To enhance student understanding, learning outcomes, sources of further information and 'at-a-glance' sections are integrated into in each chapter, reinforcing key concepts.
Illustrated in full colour throughout, extensive use is made of clear diagrams that include standard colour coding for different types of molecule, enabling students to grasp difficult concepts and deal with the level of detail in the subject.
An invaluable text for students of biology, microbiology, molecular biology and biomedical sciences taking courses in virology. The book will also be a useful resource for MSc level students looking for an accessible introduction to the subject.
* a student-friendly introduction to the fast-moving subject of virology.
* introduces the relevance of virology to the modern world including latest developments in the field.
* looks at topical viruses such as HIV and influenza virus.
* illustrated in full colour throughout with diagrams labelled clearly to enhance student understanding.
* provides a comprehensive Virologists' Vocabulary.
* The companion web site provides self-assessment questions and answers, additional reference sources and links to various virology web sites www.wiley.com/go/carter
Illustrated in full colour throughout, extensive use is made of clear diagrams that include standard colour coding for different types of molecule, enabling students to grasp difficult concepts and deal with the level of detail in the subject.
An invaluable text for students of biology, microbiology, molecular biology and biomedical sciences taking courses in virology. The book will also be a useful resource for MSc level students looking for an accessible introduction to the subject.
* a student-friendly introduction to the fast-moving subject of virology.
* introduces the relevance of virology to the modern world including latest developments in the field.
* looks at topical viruses such as HIV and influenza virus.
* illustrated in full colour throughout with diagrams labelled clearly to enhance student understanding.
* provides a comprehensive Virologists' Vocabulary.
* The companion web site provides self-assessment questions and answers, additional reference sources and links to various virology web sites www.wiley.com/go/carter
Reviews / Votes
"This excellent text is largely about the molecular biology of viruses... A succinct text that describes modern virology. The text is illustrated by copious diagrams, mostly in colour." (Journal of Tropical Pediatrics, February 2009) "The text has been written with clarity and in an extremely accessible manner." (Society for General Microbiology, February 2008) "This is one of the best undergraduate textbooks specifically for virology..." (Doody's Health Services)More details
Edition
1., Auflage
Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 26 cm
Width: 19.7 cm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
1148 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-470-02387-7 (9780470023877)
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Content
Preface.
Abbreviations used in this book.
Greek letters used in this book.
Colour coding for molecules.
1 Viruses and their importance.
2 Methods used in virology.
3 Virus structure.
4 Virus transmission.
5 Attachment and entry of viruses into cells.
6 Transcription, translation and transport.
7 Virus genome replication.
8 Assembly and exit of virions from cells.
9 Outcomes of infection for the host.
10 Classification and nomenclature of viruses.
11 Herpesviruses (and other dsDNA viruses).
12 Parvoviruses (and other ssDNA viruses).
13 Reoviruses (and other dsRNA viruses).
14 Picornaviruses (and other plus-strand RNA viruses).
15 Rhabdoviruses (and other minus-strand RNA viruses).
16 Retroviruses.
17 Human immunodeficiency viruses.
18 Hepadnaviruses (and other reverse-transcribing DNA viruses).
19 Bacterial viruses.
RNA PHAGES.
DNA PHAGES.
20 Origins and evolution of viruses.
21 Emerging viruses.
22 Viruses and cancer
23 Survival of infectivity.
24 Virus vaccines.
25 Anti-viral drugs.
26 Prions.
Learning outcomes.
Sources of further information.
Virologists' vocabulary.
Index.
Abbreviations used in this book.
Greek letters used in this book.
Colour coding for molecules.
1 Viruses and their importance.
2 Methods used in virology.
3 Virus structure.
4 Virus transmission.
5 Attachment and entry of viruses into cells.
6 Transcription, translation and transport.
7 Virus genome replication.
8 Assembly and exit of virions from cells.
9 Outcomes of infection for the host.
10 Classification and nomenclature of viruses.
11 Herpesviruses (and other dsDNA viruses).
12 Parvoviruses (and other ssDNA viruses).
13 Reoviruses (and other dsRNA viruses).
14 Picornaviruses (and other plus-strand RNA viruses).
15 Rhabdoviruses (and other minus-strand RNA viruses).
16 Retroviruses.
17 Human immunodeficiency viruses.
18 Hepadnaviruses (and other reverse-transcribing DNA viruses).
19 Bacterial viruses.
RNA PHAGES.
DNA PHAGES.
20 Origins and evolution of viruses.
21 Emerging viruses.
22 Viruses and cancer
23 Survival of infectivity.
24 Virus vaccines.
25 Anti-viral drugs.
26 Prions.
Learning outcomes.
Sources of further information.
Virologists' vocabulary.
Index.