Building a better virus trap.
Trends Biotechnol
; 25(12): 535-8, 2007 Dec.
Article
in En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-17997180
ABSTRACT
The concept of ecological 'traps' is based in theory from ecology and conservation biology that has now found application to infectious diseases with a study from Paul Turner's group. This study is important because it offers a mathematical model of ecological traps, applies this model to viruses, and tests the model in a bacteria-phage system. Although there will be technical hurdles to overcome, this concept might lead to benefits for both health and industry.
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MEDLINE
Main subject:
Viruses
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Virus Diseases
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Ecology
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Extinction, Biological
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Models, Biological
Limits:
Animals
/
Humans
Language:
En
Journal:
Trends Biotechnol
Year:
2007
Document type:
Article
Affiliation country:
United States