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  • Virus Taxonomy

    Ninth Report of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses

    Edited by Andrew MQ King, Elliot Lefkowitz, Michael J. Adams, Eric B. Carstens ...
    The practical need to partition the world of viruses into distinguishable, universally agreed upon entities is the ultimate justification for developing a virus classification system. Since 1971, the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) operating on behalf of the world community of virologists has taken on the task of developing a single, universal taxonomic scheme for all viruses ... Read more

    $377.99 USD

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    The Terrifying True Story of the Origins of the Ebola Virus

    by Richard Preston ...
    The bestselling landmark account of the first emergence of the Ebola virus.Now a mini-series drama starring Julianna Margulies, Topher Grace, Liam Cunningham, James D'Arcy, and Noah Emmerich on National Geographic.A highly infectious, deadly virus from the central African rain forest suddenly appears in the suburbs of Washington, D.C. There is no cure. In a few days 90 percent of its victims are ... Read more

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  • Spillover: Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

    Animal Infections and the Next Human Pandemic

    by David Quammen ...
    A masterpiece of science reporting that tracks the animal origins of emerging human diseases.The emergence of strange new diseases is a frightening problem that seems to be getting worse. In this age of speedy travel, it threatens a worldwide pandemic. We hear news reports of Ebola, SARS, AIDS, and something called Hendra killing horses and people in Australia—but those reports miss the big truth ... Read more

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  • The Viral Storm

    The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age

    by Nathan Wolfe ...
    "One of the world's foremost virus hunters" ( Financial Times), Stanford University biologist Nathan Wolfe reveals the origins of the world's most deadly diseases and how we can combat and stop contagions.A "mix of biology, history, medicine, and first-hand experience [that] is potent and irresistible,"* The Viral Storm: The Dawn of a New Pandemic Age shares information Wolfe uncovered on his ... Read more

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  • The Complete Idiot's Guide to Microbiology

    Simple Explanations of Complex Concepts About the Tiniest Life Forms

    by Jeffrey J. Byrd Ph.D., Tabitha M. Powledge ...
    Small creatures of great importance.Microbiology, the branch of biology that studies microorganisms and their effects on humans, is a key part of medical training curriculum. Written by a top professor of microbiology and an experienced science writer, this book is a basic microbiology course that can be understood by anyone, including medical students, professionals wanting to bone up on the ... Read more

    $9.99 USD

  • Current Laboratory Techniques in Rabies Diagnosis, Research and Prevention, Volume 1

    Edited by Thirumeni Nagarajan, Charles Rupprecht ...
    Laboratory Techniques in Rabies Diagnosis, Research and Prevention provides a basic understanding of the current trends in rabies. It establishes a new facility for rabies surveillance, vaccine and antibody manufacturing. It offers clarity about the choice of laboratory methods for diagnosis and virus typing, of systems for producing monoclonal and polyclonal antibodies and of methods for testing ... Read more

    $133.19 USD

  • Biogeography of Microscopic Organisms

    Is Everything Small Everywhere?

    Edited by Diego Fontaneto ...
    Series Book 79 - Systematics Association Special Volume Series
    Bringing together the viewpoints of leading experts in taxonomy, ecology and biogeography of different taxa, this book synthesises discussion surrounding the so-called 'everything is everywhere' hypothesis. It addresses the processes that generate spatial patterns of diversity and biogeography in organisms that can potentially be cosmopolitan. The contributors discuss questions such as: are ... Read more

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  • Introduction to Modern Virology

    by Nigel J. Dimmock, Andrew J. Easton, Keith N. Leppard ...
    Praised forits clarity of presentation and accessibility, Introduction to Modern Virology has been a successful student text for over 30 years. It provides a broad introduction to virology, which includes the nature of viruses, the interaction of viruses with their hosts and the consequences of those interactions that lead to the diseases we see. This new edition contains a number of important ... Read more

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  • Thinking Like a Phage

    The Genius of the Viruses That Infect Bacteria and Archaea

    by Merry Youle ...
    It isn't easy to be a phage. First, what is a phage? A phage is a virus that infects Bacteria. To succeed, a phage must encounter, recognize, and enter a particular type of bacterial cell, then coerce it to make more phages rather than more cells. Of course, the cell resists this hostile takeover in numerous ways, all of which the successful phage overcomes. The triumphant phage then proceeds with ... Read more

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  • Gene Therapy for Viral Infections

    by Patrick Arbuthnot ...
    Gene Therapy for Viral Infections provides a comprehensive review of the broader field of nucleic acid and its use in treating viral infections. The text bridges the gap between basic science and important clinical applications of the technology, providing a systematic, integrated review of the advances in nucleic acid-based antiviral drugs and the potential advantages of new technologies over ... Read more

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  • The Dictionary of Virology

    by Brian W.J. Mahy ...
    Completely revised and updated to take into account the new taxonomy and grouping changes made by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses in their 8th Report, The Dictionary of Virology provides an authoritative and concise list of all viruses affecting vertebrate species, from humans to fish. - Includes the new viruses of medical or veterinary importance that have emerged since 2001, ... Read more

    $71.99 USD

  • Viroids and Satellites

    Edited by Ahmed Hadidi, Ricardo Flores, Peter Palukaitis, John W Randles ...
    Viroids and Satellites describes plant diseases and their causal agents while also addressing the economic impact of these diseases. The book discusses various strategies for state-of-the-art methods for the detection and control of pathogens in their infected hosts and provides pivotal information from the discovery of viroids through the analysis of their molecular and biological properties, to ... Read more

    $125.99 USD