Origin and evolution of viruses.

New viral diseases are emerging continuously. Viruses adapt to new environments at astounding rates. Genetic variability of viruses jeopardizes vaccine efficacy. For many viruses mutants resistant to antiviral agents or host immune responses arise readily, for example, with HIV and influenza.These v...

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Corporate Author:	ScienceDirect (Online service)
Other Authors:	Domingo, Esteban, Parrish, Colin Ross, 1955-, Holland, John J.
Format:	eBook
Language:	English
Published:	Amsterdam ; London : Elsevier Academic Press, [2008]
Edition:	2nd ed. /
Subjects:	Viruses > Evolution. Viruses > genetics. Biological Evolution. Evolution, Molecular. Adaptation, Physiological. Virus Diseases. Electronic books.
Online Access:	Connect to the full text of this electronic book