DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/research/39a39f/virology_principl) has announced the addition of John Wiley and Sons Ltd's new book "Virology: Principles and Applications" to their offering.
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. There is also a chapter on prions.
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.
Virology: Principles and Applications is an invaluable text for students of biology, microbiology, molecular biology and biomedical sciences taking courses in virology. The book is also useful resource for MSc level students looking for an accessible introduction to the subject.
Key Topics Covered:
- Viruses and their importance at a glance.
- Methods used in virology at a glance.
- Virus structure at a glance.
- Virus transmission at a glance.
- Attachment and entry of viruses into cells at a glance.
- Transcription, translation and transport at a glance.
- Virus genome replication at a glance.
- Assembly and exit of virions from cells at a glance.
- Outcomes of infection for the host at a glance.
- Classification and nomenclature of viruses at a glance.
- Herpesviruses at a glance.
- Parvoviruses at a glance.
- Reoviruses at a glance.
- Picornaviruses at a glance.
- Rhabdoviruses at a glance.
- Retroviruses at a glance.
- Human immunodeficiency viruses at a glance.
- Hepadnaviruses at a glance.
- Bacterial viruses at a glance.
- RNA PHAGES.
- DNA PHAGES.
- Origins and evolution of viruses at a glance.
- Emerging viruses at a glance.
- Viruses and cancer at a glance.
- Survival of infectivity at a glance.
- Virus vaccines at a glance.
- Anti-viral drugs at a glance.
- Prions at a glance.
Author:
The Virology: Principles and Applications book was written by John Carter and Venetia Saunders.
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