The Baculoviruses
| Author | : Lois K. Miller |
| Publisher | : Springer Science & Business Media |
| Total Pages | : 459 |
| Release | : 2013-06-29 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781489918345 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1489918345 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (45 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Baculoviruses written by Lois K. Miller and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-06-29 with total page 459 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The past decade has witnessed an explosion of information on the molecular biology of insect viruses and a frenzy of activity in applying this information to medicine and agriculture. Genetically engineered baculoviruses are presently being tested for commercial use as pesticides, and the study of such viruses is also revealing remarkable insights into basic cellular processes such as apoptosis. This comprehensive volume provides readers with knowledge of basic and applied baculovirology so that current literature in the field can be appreciated.
