The functions of enzymes encoded by viruses
Enzymes encoded by DNA viruses DNA viruses typically encode various enzymes to facilitate their replication and other essential processes. Here are some common enzymes found in DNA viruses and their…
Enzymes encoded by DNA viruses DNA viruses typically encode various enzymes to facilitate their replication and other essential processes. Here are some common enzymes found in DNA viruses and their…
VIDEOS FOR THE INTRODUCTORY PART What is a Virus? Unusual Infectious Agents Learning outcomes 1. Define virology and explain its scope and importance in the broader field of microbiology. Key…
VIDEOS FOR THE INTRODUCTORY PART What is a Virus? Unusual Infectious Agents A virus is a Latin Word Meaning “poison” Three main criteria are used to define a virus a)…
Discovery of viruses: Where did viruses come from? Viruses are found wherever there is life and have probably existed since living cells first evolved The origin of viruses is unclear…
Are Viruses Alive? Although viruses challenge our concept of what “living” means, they are vital members of the web of life The best analogy is that of a seed that…
Virology is all about understanding viruses – from more common infections such as chickenpox to new and emerging infections like Zika and Ebola. Viruses are some of the most diverse…
Antiviral drugs are designed to target specific stages of the viral replication cycle, disrupting the virus’s ability to infect and replicate within host cells. The viral replication cycle typically involves…
Viruses have been utilized in various beneficial ways in biotechnology, leveraging their unique characteristics for different applications. Here are some examples of how viruses are employed in biotechnology: Gene Therapy:…
The term “unconventional agents” or “atypical viruses” may be used to refer to viruses that possess unique characteristics, deviating from the typical features exhibited by most well-studied viruses. Viroids: Viroids…
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