
Viruses and the Evolution of Life
Luis P. Villarreal(Author)
American Society for Microbiology (Publisher)
Published on 4. January 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
412 pages
978-1-55581-309-3 (ISBN)
Description
An intriguing presentation of the virus-host relationship, as revealed through an examination of host evolution. Avails the informed reader of a new perspective on the evolution of life while targeting the expert reader with discussions of specific scientific literature. Features an engaging discussion of various life forms and how each group has been affected by viruses. Delves into the concept of and distinction between acute and persisting viruses, an area of study that has heretofore largely been ignored. Clarifies the relationship between the familiar disease-causing viruses and those viruses from which they emerge.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
This title is published by the American Society for Microbiology Press and distributed by Taylor and Francis in rest of world territories.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Washington DC
United States
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Weight
734 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-55581-309-3 (9781555813093)
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Content
Table of Contents
Chapter 1. Overall Issues of Virus and Host Evolution
Chapter 2. Insights from Simulated Evolution
Chapter 3. Viruses and Unicellular Organisms
Chapter 4. The Dilemma of the Big Transition in Evolution: the Eukaryotes
Chapter 5. Microscopic Aquatic Organisms and Their Viruses
Chapter 6. A Virus Odyssey from Worms to Fish: Viruses of the Early Animals and the Aquatic Animals
Chapter 7. Viruses, Land Plants, and Insects: a Trinity of Virus, Host, and Vector
Chapter 8. Evolution of Terrestrial Animals and Their Viruses
Chapter 1. Overall Issues of Virus and Host Evolution
Chapter 2. Insights from Simulated Evolution
Chapter 3. Viruses and Unicellular Organisms
Chapter 4. The Dilemma of the Big Transition in Evolution: the Eukaryotes
Chapter 5. Microscopic Aquatic Organisms and Their Viruses
Chapter 6. A Virus Odyssey from Worms to Fish: Viruses of the Early Animals and the Aquatic Animals
Chapter 7. Viruses, Land Plants, and Insects: a Trinity of Virus, Host, and Vector
Chapter 8. Evolution of Terrestrial Animals and Their Viruses