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Exploring the unexpected roles of viruses, renowned virologist Karin Moelling reveals their omnipresence and significance beyond mere pathogens. Viruses, found in diverse environments from oceans to human genomes, play crucial roles in weather patterns, obesity control, and combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Tracing their history back over 3.5 billion years, the book highlights the vast diversity of viruses, including ancient varieties and recently discovered giant viruses. This work redefines our understanding of viruses as essential components of life rather than just threats.
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VIRUSES, Karin Mölling
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- Released
- 2016
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- Title
- VIRUSES
- Subtitle
- MORE FRIENDS THAN FOES
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Karin Mölling
- Publisher
- World Scientific
- Released
- 2016
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 420
- ISBN13
- 9789813147812
- Category
- Biology
- Description
- Exploring the unexpected roles of viruses, renowned virologist Karin Moelling reveals their omnipresence and significance beyond mere pathogens. Viruses, found in diverse environments from oceans to human genomes, play crucial roles in weather patterns, obesity control, and combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Tracing their history back over 3.5 billion years, the book highlights the vast diversity of viruses, including ancient varieties and recently discovered giant viruses. This work redefines our understanding of viruses as essential components of life rather than just threats.