This volume, the first of a two-part series, covers topics including historical, ecological and evolutionary considerations, genomics and molecular biology, and interaction of phages with their hosts.
Key features:

* Contributions from leading authorities * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field

Published since 1953, "Advances in Virus Research" covers a diverse range of in-depth reviews providing a valuable overview of the current field of virology. The impact factor for 2008 is 4.886, placing it 4th in the highly competitive category of virology.
Key features:

* Contributions from leading authorities * Informs and updates on all the latest developments in the field