Virology: Principles and Applications

by John Carter, Venetia Saunders

Overview

The second edition of Virology is an accessible introduction designed to enable students to understand the principles of virus structure, replication and genetics. The aim of this book is to help the reader appreciate the relevance of virology in the modern world, including the fields of vaccines, anti-viral drugs and cancer. There is also a chapter on prions. The second edition has been extensively revised and updated to reflect the many developments in virology and offers deeper insights into the subject. Newly-discovered viruses are discussed and there is an additional chapter on the influenza virus.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781119991427
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	05/06/2013
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	400
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 7.50(h) x 0.80(d)

About the Author

John Carter is the author of Virology: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

Venetia Saunders is the author of Virology: Principles and Applications, 2nd Edition, published by Wiley.

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Table of Contents

Preface to Second Edition xix

Preface to First Edition xxi

Abbreviations Used in This Book xxiii

Greek Letters Used in This Book xxvii

Color Coding for Molecules xxix

Chapter 1 Viruses and Their Importance 1

Chapter 2 Methods Used in Virology 9

Chapter 3 Virus Structure 27

Chapter 4 Virus Transmission 45

Chapter 5 Attachment and Entry of Viruses into Cells 55

Chapter 6 Transcription, Translation, and Transport 65

Chapter 7 Virus Genome Replication 83

Chapter 8 Assembly and Exit of Virions from Cells 93

Chapter 9 Outcomes of Infection for the Host 101

Chapter 10 Classification and Nomenclature of Viruses 115

Chapter 11 Herpesviruses (and Other dsDNA Viruses) 121

Chapter 12 Parvoviruses (and Other ssDNA Viruses) 135

Chapter 13 Reoviruses (and Other dsRNA Viruses) 145

Chapter 14 Picornaviruses (and Other Plus-Strand RNA Viruses) 155

Chapter 15 Rhabdoviruses (and Other Minus-Strand RNA Viruses) 169

Chapter 16 Influenza Virus 183

Chapter 17 Retroviruses 195

Chapter 18 Human Immunodeficiency Viruses 207

Chapter 19 Hepadnaviruses (and Other Reverse-Transcribing DNA Viruses) 223

Chapter 20 Bacterial Viruses 237

Chapter 21 Origins and Evolution of Viruses 263

Chapter 22 Emerging Viruses 277

Chapter 23 Viruses and Cancer 289

Chapter 24 Survival of Infectivity 301

Chapter 25 Virus Vaccines 307

Chapter 26 Anti-viral Drugs 315

Chapter 27 Prions 327

Virologists’ Vocabulary 335

Index 347

Editorial Reviews

Reviewer: Rebecca T. Horvat, PhD, D (ABMM)(University of Kansas Medical Center)
Description: This basic overview of virology for undergraduate students covers topics from the various viral structures, the attachment of viruses to host cells, the great variety of viral genomes, and the effect of viruses on host cells and viral vaccine development.
Purpose: This book is designed for students who have not had extensive exposure to virus biology. This type of solid foundation is critical to introducing young scientists to the world of microorganisms.
Audience: It is primarily written for undergraduate university/college students. It does not have the depth for an advanced virology course, but it provides a very good starting point which is vital to establishing a knowledge base.
Features: The book starts with the importance of viruses to life on earth. This is followed by a methods section so that the student will understand how viruses are investigated in a research laboratory. The next several chapters go into specific biochemical detail on the variety of viral life cycles, the replication of viral particles, and host recognition and attachment. The diagrams are well designed and enhance the text, helping students understand these difficult concepts. The remaining chapters cover the major human viral pathogens in greater detail. Additional interesting chapters cover bacterial phages, the evolution of viruses, antiviral therapy, and vaccines. Each chapter begins with a summary ends with learning expectations. A helpful feature is a section at the end of the book called "Virologist's vocabulary," which gives clear definitions of commonly used terms.
Assessment: This is one of the best undergraduate textbooks specifically for virology that I have reviewed. I especially appreciate the well designed figures and diagrams. The book is clearly written and it would be enjoyable to use for teaching.

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