Changes in Population Dynamics in Mutualistic versus Pathogenic Viruses

Although generally regarded as pathogens, viruses can also be mutualists. A number of examples of extreme mutualism (i.e., symbiogenesis) have been well studied. Other examples of mutualism are less common, but this is likely because viruses have rarely been thought of as having any beneficial effec...

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Main Author: Marilyn J. Roossinck
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2011-01-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/3/1/12/