Principles of Molecular Virology (1)

by Alan Cann (Editor)

• Used

  Paperback
  1997

  $3.28

  The author has incorporated the comments of numerous reviewers and users into this revision, and has expanded coverage of plant viruses and the molecular basis for antiviral drugs and vaccines. The material on the pathogenesis of AIDS, prions, emerging diseases (such as Ebola) and taxonomy has been thoroughly updated, and the diagrams have been improved. This volume provides an introduction to modern virology. Focusing on a molecular approach, it presents the principles of virology in a clear manner that gives students of biology or medicine a comprehensive understanding of the subject. The text explores and explains the fundamental aspects of virology including structure of virus particles and genomes, virus replication, control of gene expression, virus pathogenesis (including AIDS), and detailed, up-to-date discussions of prion diseases.

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  Hardcover
  2001

  $5.15

  Principles of Molecular Virology, Third 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. This edition has been updated and revised with new figures and text. It also includes a CD-ROM with material that complements the text. The CD-ROM includes interactive tutorials, virtual experiments and multiple-choice questions. New to 3rd Edition are: Viruses and Apoptosis (Chapter 6); Bacteriophages and Human Disease (Chapter 7); learning objectives for each chapter; pronunciation section in Glossary and abbreviations section (Appendix 1); Key events in the history of virology (Appendix 3); and, addition of colour in text and figures to enhance understanding of key points. It includes a CD containing interactive learning resources to complement text, e.g. tutorials, MCQ's, Virtual experiments, PPT slide set containing lecture notes. A different CD is included with standard and Instructor's edition. It also includes a Virology on-line section - encourages readers to access the Internet to find further information. It includes self assessment questions at the end of each chapter and classification of Subcellular Infectious agents. It contains approximately 20 per cent new material and is completely revised throughout. It contains over 120 figures.