Molecular Biology of Viruses

Dear Colleagues,

Eukaryotic viruses are perhaps the most important causes of pandemics. In recent years, outbreaks of SARS-CoV-2, Zika, and influenza A (H1N1) have significantly disrupted lives globally. After decades of research, HIV-1 continues to be a global pandemic. Although these viruses negatively impact human life, historically, viruses have also been important tools in the understanding of eukaryotic biology. Investigations of viruses inform our understanding of basic biology mechanisms and provide novel tools for molecular biology experiments. In turn, such molecular biology tools allow advanced studies of eukaryotic viruses, including genetic analysis and dissection of host–virus interactions.

In this Special Issue, we invite research papers and review articles focused on all aspects of the molecular biology of all eukaryotic viruses. Relevant topics include but are not limited to: genetic analysis, host–virus interactions, enzymology, as well as studies of all steps in viral life cycles from entry to exit.

Prof. Kristine E. Yoder
Prof. Amanda Panfil
Guest Editors

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• eukaryotic viruses
• viral replication
• viral pathogenesis
• viral oncogenesis
• viral evolution
• viral genetics
• viral epitranscriptomics
• host–virus interactions
• molecular biology