Viruses and the Evolution of Life

Viruses and the Evolution of Life
ISBN-10
1555813097
ISBN-13
9781555813093
Category
Science
Pages
395
Language
English
Published
2005
Publisher
Amer Society for Microbiology
Author
Luis P. Villarreal

Description

Viruses and the Evolution of Life is an intriguing presentation of the virus–host relationship, as revealed through an examination of host evolution. This new volume avails the informed reader of a new perspective on the evolution of life while targeting the expert reader with discussions of specific scientific literature. Addresses the adaptation and evolution of viruses and, more importantly, the role of viruses in evolutionary biology Develops integrated themes for study of virology Contributes valuable information to the understanding of the virus–host relationship Integrates the relationship between genetic parasites found in host genomes with the virology of the host Communicates basic principles to the informed reader while presenting a scholarly evaluation of literature to challenge the specialist Written by one of the foremost experts in the field

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