Since the isolation of the first virus in 1892 scientists have made tremendous advances by asking one question at a time and building on the answers. Dr. Levine celebrates the successes that have come from viral studies - the development of a wide range of vaccines, the eradication of smallpox, and the insights into the origins of cancer. He also examines the challenges we still face, with a series of interconnected chapters on the specific viruses behind some of our most urgent public health problems, including the viruses ...
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Since the isolation of the first virus in 1892 scientists have made tremendous advances by asking one question at a time and building on the answers. Dr. Levine celebrates the successes that have come from viral studies - the development of a wide range of vaccines, the eradication of smallpox, and the insights into the origins of cancer. He also examines the challenges we still face, with a series of interconnected chapters on the specific viruses behind some of our most urgent public health problems, including the viruses that cause AIDS, influenza, herpes and hepatitis.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 950grams, ISBN: 0716750317.
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Fine in Fine jacket. Book Clean unworn hardcover book and dust jacket. Yellow cloth boards with silver lettering on spine. No bumping, fading or wear. Binding is tight and square, hinges are sound. Pages and edges are clean with clean endpapers-no names, writing or marks. Profusely illustrated in full color and black and white. 240 pages with index. Clean dust jacket is unchipped, no wear, no tears. A fine copy. The origin and evolution of viruses, vaccine development, and the challenges we face for some of our most urgent public health problems. Written for the general reader who wants to learn how we study and confront these diseases and where research may lead.
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