Viruses : a natural history /
Roossinck, Marilyn J.,
Viruses : a natural history / Marilyn J. Roossinck. - 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The depth and breadth of viruses -- Viruses making more viruses -- How viruses get around -- Evolution -- The battle between viruses and hosts -- Viruses in ecosystem balance -- The good viruses -- The pathogens.
Viruses examines all the aspects of viruses that are essential for understanding them--their diversity, behaviors, life cycles, and much more. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-follow style, the book covers what viruses are and where they come from; how they transmit and evolve; the battle between viruses and hosts, including immunity and vaccination; viruses that are good for us; the critical role viruses play in the balance of earth's ecosystems; what makes a virus--including COVID-19 and influenza become pandemic in plants or animals; and the cutting-edge research that is discovering thousands of new viruses. Each chapter concludes with stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight key viruses.
9780691237596 069123759X
2022945508
GBC348726 bnb
020982826 Uk
Viruses.
Viruses : a natural history / Marilyn J. Roossinck. - 288 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (some color) ; 26 cm
Includes bibliographical references and index.
The depth and breadth of viruses -- Viruses making more viruses -- How viruses get around -- Evolution -- The battle between viruses and hosts -- Viruses in ecosystem balance -- The good viruses -- The pathogens.
Viruses examines all the aspects of viruses that are essential for understanding them--their diversity, behaviors, life cycles, and much more. Written in a nontechnical and easy-to-follow style, the book covers what viruses are and where they come from; how they transmit and evolve; the battle between viruses and hosts, including immunity and vaccination; viruses that are good for us; the critical role viruses play in the balance of earth's ecosystems; what makes a virus--including COVID-19 and influenza become pandemic in plants or animals; and the cutting-edge research that is discovering thousands of new viruses. Each chapter concludes with stunningly illustrated profiles that highlight key viruses.
9780691237596 069123759X
2022945508
GBC348726 bnb
020982826 Uk
Viruses.