Modern Virology

Virology refers to the study of biological viruses. It is a branch of microbiology that aims to detect, structure, classify and study the evolution of viruses. It focuses on detecting the methods of infection and how host cells are exploited for replication of the viruses. Furthermore, it studies the interaction of viruses with the physiology and immunity of the host. Virology also focuses on identifying diseases caused by viruses, isolation techniques and how they can be utilized in the research for developing appropriate therapies. There are various approaches which can be utilized for detecting viruses, including identification of nucleic acids or antigens, and virus particles along with infectivity assays. Various diagnostic tests are utilized in the laboratories for identification of viruses, such as polymerase chain reaction, which is a nucleic acid amplification method. This book contains some path-breaking studies in the field of virology. It presents researches that have transformed this discipline and aided its advancement. This book includes contributions of experts and scientists, which will provide innovative insights into this field.