Principles of Molecular Virology (Standard Edition) (Cann, Principles of Molecular Virology)

Principles of Molecular Virology, Fourth 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. \* New material on virus structure, virus evolution, zoonoses, bushmeat, SARS and bioterrorism \* Standard version includes CD-ROM with FLASH animations, virtual interactive tutorials and experiments, self-assessment questions, useful online resources, along with the glossary, classification of subcellular infectious agents and history of virology The fourth edition of the hugely successful PRINCIPLES OF MOLECULAR VIROLOGY provides an essential introduction to modern virology. Focusing on a molecular approach, this classic textbook presents the principles of virology in a clear and concise manner.This work explores and explains the fundamental aspects of virology, including structure of virus particles and genome, replication, gene expression, infection, pathogenesis and subviral agents. The self-assessment questions, glossary and abbreviations section provide excellent revision aids and serve as handy references to students, tutors and researchers alike.The exciting CD-ROM contains material to complement and further enhance the text. This CD contains virtual interactive tutorials and experiments, self-assessment questions and numerical exercises, links to many useful on-line resources, along with the Appendix section of the book, including a Glossary, Abbreviations and Pronunciation Guide, Classification of Sub-Cellular Infectious Agents and a History of Virology. Provides an essential introduction to modern virology. Focussing on the new molecular approach, this textbook presents the principles of virology in a clear and concise manner that will give students of biology or medicine a broad, comprehensive understanding of the subject. The text explores and explains the fundamental aspects of virology including structure of virus particles and virus genomes, virus replication, control of gene expression, and virus pathogenesis (including AIDS). Later chapters consider the major current concerns in virology, such as responses to and treatment of virus infections, and the emergence of novel infectious agents including viruses, viroids and prions. The book is illustrated with over 100 clear line drawings, which complement the text. The summaries at the end of each chapter provide an excellent revision aid. "The fourth edition of the hugely successful Principles of Molecular Virology provides an essential introduction to modern virology. Focusing on a molecular approach, this classic textbook presents the principles of virology in a clear and concise manner." "This work explores and explains the fundamental aspects of virology, including structure of virus particles and genome, replication, gene expression, infection, pathogenesis and subviral agents. The self-assessment questions, glossary and abbreviations section provide excellent revision aids and serve as handy references to students, tutors and researchers alike."--Jacket Wherever The Cd Icon Appears In The Book, An Accompanying Learning Resource Can Be Found On The Cd Provided. Before Starting, Ensure That You Have Macromedia Flash Player Installed On Your Machine. Flash Plays Small, Fast Multimedia Buttons, As Well As Interactive Animations, Flying Logos, And Graphics.--readme.txt.