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Principles of Molecular Virology (Standard Edition)

Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text w… Read more

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Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth Edition provides an essential introduction to modern virology in a clear and concise manner. It is a highly enjoyable and readable text with numerous illustrations that enhance the reader's understanding of important principles.

Key features

  • New material on virus structure, virus evolution, zoonoses, bushmeat, SARS and bioterrorism

Readership

Undergraduates and graduates in virology, molecular biology and microbiology; Medical students and infectious disease clinicians and immunologists; Those entering the virology research area, including plant virology and AIDS research

Table of contents

Introduction
Particles
Genomes
Replication
Expression
Infection
Pathogenesis
Subviral Agents: Genomes Without Viruses, Viruses Without Genomes
Glossary and Abbreviations
Appendix 2: Classification of Subcellular Infectious Agents
Appendix 3: The History of Virology
Index

Review quotes

"This book provides undergraduates with an excellent overview of molecular virology. This is an absolutely necessary book for students who have not been exposed to this topic and require a book that provides this information in a clear and concise manner. Updated editions are extremely important in such a rapidly changing field. New discoveries have been included in this edition which enables students to feel that they are receiving the latest information."—DOODY'S - 4 Stars (2006)

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About the author

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Alan J. Cann

Dr. Alan J. Cann has worked in both the U.K. and U.S.A. teaching undergraduate, postgraduate, and medical students. He is currently a Senior Lecturer in Biological Sciences at the University of Leicester where his research interests include pedagogic research and science communication.
Affiliations and expertise
Senior Lecturer, Department of Microbiology and Immunology, University of Leicester, UK