Virus : an illustrated guide to 101 incredible microbes / Dr Marilyn Roossinck ; foreword by Carl Zimmer.

  • Roossinck, Marilyn J.
Date:
2016
  • Books

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Description

VIROLOGY (NON-MEDICAL). Viruses are the last frontier of undiscovered life on our planet. The most abundant type of organism on Earth, they infect all types of cellular life, and, as micro-organisms that cause disease in their hosts, they are highly opportunistic and relentlessly efficient. They exist at the vanguard of DNA variance, exhibiting more structural diversity than plants, animals, archaea, or even bacteria. This 21st-century guide offers an engaging introductory section explaining exactly what viruses are and how they operate, followed by individual profiles of 101 of the world's most notable examples, each with its own dazzling mugshot. *Each virus profile features visuals, maps, and lively text to highlight key features *With 101 examples, selected to reveal the extraordinary diversity of the viral world *A global overview that uncovers the microlife teeming around us.

Publication/Creation

Brighton, United Kingdom : Ivy Press, 2016.

Physical description

256 pages : illustrations (some colour) ; 25 cm

Bibliographic information

Includes bibliographical references and index.

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    History of Medicine
    FQ.AL
    Open shelves

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ISBN

  • 9781782403265
  • 1782403264