Caister Academic Press today announced the forthcoming publication of a new book Influenza: Molecular Virology.

In this timely book, internationally renowned scientists critically review the current research and the most important discoveries in this highly topical field. Subjects covered include the NS1 protein of influenza A virus, the structure of influenza NS1, influenza B hemagglutinin, influenza A nucleoprotein, influenza A hemagglutinin glycoproteins, the M2 channel, virulence genes of the 1918 H1N1 influenza, influenza virus polymerase, gene diagnostic microarrays, and computer-assisted vaccine design.

Further reading: Influenza: Molecular Virology

Labels: American Society for Virology, avian flu, books, flu, flu virus, new book

July 11 - 15, 2009. American Society for Virology 28th Annual Scientific Meeting
Vancouver, Canada Further information
Includes workshops, poster sessions, state-of-the-art lectures and symposia sessions. Keynote address by Stephen C. Harrison of the Harvard Medical School on "Structures of Viruses: Biological Strategies for Introducing Genetic Information Into Cells". Symposium I: Virus Evolution and Emerging Pathogens; Symposium II: Viral Entry, Exit and Intracellular Movement; Symposium III: Cell: Virus Interplay; Symposium IV: Acquired Immunity and Vaccines.
Suggested reading: Virology Books

Labels: American Society for Virology, ASV