Understanding Viruses - Softcover

Shors, Teri

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1284025926 ISBN 13: 9781284025927

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning, 2016

Synopsis

Virology Texts Don't Get Any Better Than This! Understanding Viruses continues to set the standard for the fundamentals of virology. This classic textbook combines molecular, clinical, and historical aspects of human viral diseases in a new stunning interior design featuring high quality art that will engage readers. Preparing students for their careers, the Third Edition greatly expands on molecular virology and virus families. This practical text also includes the latest information on influenza, global epidemiology statistics, and the recent outbreaks of Zika and Ebola viruses to keep students on the forefront of cutting-edge virology information. Numerous case studies and feature boxes illuminate fascinating research and historical cases stimulate student interest, making the best-selling Understanding Viruses the clear choice in virology. The Third Edition features new Virology Animations that educate and entertain! See one for yourself. Virology Animations on antiviral drug mechanisms educate and entertain! Encourages application and critical thinking with real-life examples Contains new content on the latest outbreaks, including Zika virus, MERS, Hantavirus in Yosemite National Park, and Measles cases in the U.S. Includes a new section on virus discovery in the 21st Century Features new case studies, including an in-depth case study of the Ebola virus outbreak Virus Files features connect a topic to current research or to techniques used by virologists, offering a real-world glimpse of working in this exciting field Refresher Boxes provide foundational information on biological concepts that students encountered in introductory biology courses to help them fully comprehend more complex virology concepts Learning Objectives at the beginning of each chapter prepare students for the new material and guide their study Each new print copy includes Navigate 2 Advantage Access that unlocks a comprehensive and interactive eBook, student practice activities and assessments, a full suite of instructor resources, and learning analytics reporting tools. Written for the undergraduate virology course for students majoring in biology, microbiology, medical technology, or pre-med. © 2017 | 944 pages

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About the Author

Teri Shors has been a member of the Department of Biology and Microbiology at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh since 1997; she was promoted to the rank of Professor in 2010. Shors is a devoted teacher and researcher at the undergraduate and graduate levels and has been a recipient of university awards, including a distinguished teaching award and two endowed professorships. She has taught a variety of courses and laboratories and has made a strong contribution to the development of new courses in microbiology and molecular biology in the department.Shors’ graduate and post-graduate education is virology-based and is reflected in her research. Before teaching at UW Oshkosh, she was a postdoctoral fellow in the Laboratory of Viral Diseases under the direction of Dr. Bernard Moss in the National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). While her initial expertise centers upon studying the expression of vaccinia virus genes, she is currently interested in the potential of anti-viral compounds in cranberries, other fruits, and herbs used as green medicine in Hmong culture. This anti-viral research has been funded by a variety of granting agencies, including a prestigious Merck/AAAS award. Shors has mentored many students engaged in independent research projects and related readings.Shors contributes strongly as a co-author to the 3rd edition of The Microbial Challenge. She is the author of Understanding Viruses, now in its 2nd edition and has recently authored Encounters in Virology. Additionally, she has contributed to and authored a variety of other texts and scientific writings.Initiative, creativity, using technology in the classroom, networking, and leading collaborative, cross-disciplinary studies are all hallmarks of Shors’ talents. Her use of technology, current events topics, and humor makes her popular among students in the classroom. She has recently developed and taught an online virology course for undergraduates.

Edition details

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Learning
• Publication date: 2016
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1284025926
• ISBN 13: 9781284025927
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 3
• Number of pages: 944