Viruses: A Very Short Introduction

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Viruses: A Very Short Introduction

Author(s): Dorothy H. Crawford
Publisher: OUP Oxford
Binding: Paperback
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Viruses are the most abundant life forms, with billions in each litre of seawater and crucial roles across ecosystems. Dorothy Crawford highlights their global influence on health and environment.

Tracing the discovery of viruses, she unravels their molecular architecture, demonstrating how these tiny parasites function and evolve.

From marine ecology to the threat of diseases like Ebola, rabies, Nipah, and Hendra, the narrative explores the drivers of emerging infections and long-term impacts, including links to cancer.

Looking ahead, Crawford considers how changes in human behavior may shape the future of virus-host interactions and what it means for coexistence.

Key Topics

  • Virus discovery and classification
  • Structural biology of viral particles
  • Ecological impact on marine systems
  • Factors driving emerging pandemics
  • Strategies for future coexistence

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