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Neurovirology: Viruses and the Brain

  • 1st Edition, Volume 56 - June 27, 2001
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Michael Buchmeier, Ian C. Campbell
  • Language: English

This volume is the first in a planned series of thematic volumes for Advances in Virus Research. It covers the etiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, and clincial consequen… Read more

Description

This volume is the first in a planned series of thematic volumes for Advances in Virus Research. It covers the etiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, and clincial consequences of human neurotropic viruses. Buchmeier is a virologist, Campbell an immunologist, and both are extremely well known in their fields.

Key features

  • Numerous illustrations including colour
  • Knowledgeable discussion of the potential role of viral infections in teratogenic and developmental disorders
  • Frank discussion of the role of stress in disease
  • Behavioural consequences of chronic CNS infection

Readership

Researchers and graduate students in virology, immunology, molecular biology, neurology, and neuroscience.
Academic and research libraries, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and private research facilities

Review quotes

Praise for the serial:
"This serial...is well known to virologists. It is a valuable aid in maintaining an overview of various facets of the rapidly expanding fields of virology....Timely, informative, and useful to the student, teacher, and research scientist."—American Scientist
"A mandatory purchase for all types of comprehensive libraries, both public and university, as well as for those interested in or doing research in the field of virology."—Military Medicine

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Volume: 56
  • Published: August 10, 2011
  • Language: English

About the editors

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Michael Buchmeier

Affiliations and expertise
University of California, Irvine, USA

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Ian C. Campbell

Affiliations and expertise
Scripps Research Institute, La Jolla, California, U.S.A.

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