Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Viruses


Rabies virus.

Viruses are small infectious particles that can only replicate inside of cells. The particle is made up of a protein capsid coat containing either RNA or DNA. Viruses are generally considered to be non-living.

There are many good websites that provide all the information you need to know about viruses. All the Virology on the WWW is a great place to start. Then visit The Big Picture Book of Viruses. Want to learn more about specific viral infections...then go here.


Influenza virus

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