…to grow viruses in cell culture Lwoff– demonstrated latent infections with bacteriophage lambda Stanley– first virus crystals Klug– with Casper, described the principles of virus construction Dulbecco– established the plaque…
…a defective virus.” he explains. He prefers calling the giant viruses “megaviruses,” and considers the name “Megavirus-Associated Virus (MAV) more consistent with currently accepted virus nomenclature.” For more discussion, see…
…were observed to migrate towards either chlorovirus or virus-infected cells. Such chemotaxis was not specific to the type of chlorovirus and was dependent on the virus concentration. When virus particles…
…antiviral defense. The contribution of each varies, depending on the virus and the host. Antibodies generally bind to virus particles in the blood and at mucosal surfaces, thereby blocking the…
…virus particles. Many enveloped viruses are lysed when antiviral antibodies and serum complement disrupt membranes. Non-neutralizing antibodies are also produced after viral infection. Such antibodies bind specifically to virus particles,…
…humid conditions. The 2009 swine-origin H1N1 influenza virus can be transmitted by aerosol under hot and humid conditions because humans have little population immunity to the virus. The virus is…
