Molecular and Cellular Biology of Viruses: A Comprehensive Exploration

Explore the fascinating world of viruses with the fully revised second edition of Molecular and Cellular Biology of Viruses, led by expert Phoebe Lostroh. This comprehensive textbook supports engaging and interactive learning, covering all major classes of viruses, their replication and expression strategies, and mechanisms such as attachment independent of virus genome type.

Engaging and Interactive Learning Experience

With separate chapters dedicated to the most-studied and medically important viruses such as SARS-CoV-2, HIV, and influenza, plant viruses, and bacteriophages, students will delve into real-world examples drawn from primary literature, fostering a deeper understanding of virus-host interactions. End-of-chapter questions focus on analysis and interpretation, with answers provided at the back of the book.

Comprehensive Coverage of Viral Infection and Immune Response

The textbook also explores the overall effect of viral infection on the host cell, with a strong emphasis on the interplay between host defenses and viruses. A dedicated chapter on medical applications, including anti-viral drugs and vaccine development, provides a thorough understanding of the clinical implications of virology.

Virus Diversity and Evolution: Insights from Metagenomic Research

The final chapter delves into the fascinating world of virus diversity and evolution, incorporating contemporary insights from metagenomic research. This comprehensive approach ensures students gain a deep understanding of the complex relationships between viruses, their hosts, and the environment.

New to the Second Edition

This updated edition includes new suggestions for primary literature to discuss along with each chapter. Additionally, a supplementary chapter, freely available for download, explores the critical intersection of virology and public health, using the COVID-19 pandemic as a timely example. Interactive quiz questions hosted online provide an additional layer of engagement for students.

Key features of this comprehensive textbook include:

• Readable but rigorous coverage of the molecular and cellular biology of viruses
• Molecular mechanisms of all major groups, including plant viruses and bacteriophages, illustrated by example
• Host-pathogen interactions at the cellular and molecular level emphasized throughout
• Medical implications and consequences included
• Quality illustrations available to instructors

Molecular and Cellular Biology of Viruses is an indispensable resource for students and researchers alike, providing a thorough understanding of the complex world of virology and its far-reaching implications for human health.

Publication details:

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Language: English
• Hardcover: 522 pages
• ISBN-10: 1032327138
• ISBN-13: 978-1032327136