Virology Methods Manual

The Virology Methods Manual is a comprehensive source of methods for the study, manipulation, and detection of viruses. Edited by Brian Mahy and Hillar Kangro, this work describes the most up-to-date, definitive techniques, provided by experts in each area, and presented with easy-to-use, step-by-step protocols. This new manual will satisfy the needs of virologists and all those working with viruses who need a practical guide to methods that work!

Key Features
* Provides up-to-date techniques by experts worldwide
* Presents common, step-by-step protocols in an attractive, easy-to-use fashion
* Contains useful appendices including virus taxonomy, metabolic inhibitors, and Bio-safety in the virology laboratory

The 'Virology Methods Manual' is a comprehensive source of methods for the study, manipulation and detection of viruses. Edited by Brian Mahy and Hillar Kangro, this work describes the most up-to-date, definitive techniques, provided by experts in each area, and presented with easy to use, step-by-step protocols. This new manual will satisfy the needs of virologists, and all those working with viruses for a practical guide to methods that work!
1. Classical Techniques
* Cell Culture
* Virus isolation and quantitation
* Preparation of antigens
* Virus purification
* Electron microscopy
* Traditional serological tests
* Immunoassays
* Cell mediated immunity
2. Techniques in molecular virology
transcription, transfection and quantitation
* DNA viruses: DNA extraction, purification and characterization
* Virus Mutants
* Polypeptides
* The assay of viral enzymes
3. Medical virology
* Initial in vitro screening of drug candidates for potential antiviral activities
* Detection of virus and viral antigens
* Detection of viral nucleic acids in clinical material
* Serological methods
* Disinfection
* Appendices