Viruses and the Evolution of Life |
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| Author:
| Villarreal, Luis P. |
| Series title: | ASM Bks. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-68367-202-9 |
| Publication Date: | Apr 2014 |
| Publisher: | ASM Press
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| Book Format: | Digital online |
| List Price: | USD $79.95 |
Book Description:
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"An intriguing presentation of the virus-host relationship, as revealed through an examination of host evolution.
- Avails the informed reader of a new perspective on the evolution of life while targeting the expert reader with discussions of specific scientific literature.
- Features an engaging discussion of various life forms and how each group has been affected by viruses.
- Delves into the concept of and distinction between acute and persisting viruses,...
More Description
"An intriguing presentation of the virus-host relationship, as revealed through an examination of host evolution.
- Avails the informed reader of a new perspective on the evolution of life while targeting the expert reader with discussions of specific scientific literature.
- Features an engaging discussion of various life forms and how each group has been affected by viruses.
- Delves into the concept of and distinction between acute and persisting viruses, an area of study that has heretofore largely been ignored.
- Clarifies the relationship between the familiar disease-causing viruses and those viruses from which they emerge."