Principles of Virology
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Principles of Virology is a foundational textbook that systematically explains the molecular biology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viruses and viral diseases.
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| Principles of Virology canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T10608945 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Principles of Virology Context triple: [Thomas Rivers, notableWork, Principles of Virology]
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A.
Molecular Biology of Bacterial Viruses
Molecular Biology of Bacterial Viruses is a classic scientific monograph that helped establish the foundations of molecular genetics through the study of bacteriophages.
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B.
International Code of Virus Classification and Nomenclature
The International Code of Virus Classification and Nomenclature is the set of rules and guidelines established by virologists to standardize the naming and taxonomic classification of viruses worldwide.
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C.
Division of Virology
The Division of Virology is a research unit specializing in the study of viruses and viral diseases within the National Institute for Medical Research.
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institute of virology
The Institute of Virology is an academic research and teaching center focused on the study of viruses, viral diseases, and related diagnostics and therapies within the veterinary sciences.
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A Planet of Viruses
A Planet of Viruses is a popular science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the diversity, evolution, and profound influence of viruses on life and human history.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Principles of Virology Target entity description: Principles of Virology is a foundational textbook that systematically explains the molecular biology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viruses and viral diseases.
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A.
Molecular Biology of Bacterial Viruses
Molecular Biology of Bacterial Viruses is a classic scientific monograph that helped establish the foundations of molecular genetics through the study of bacteriophages.
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B.
International Code of Virus Classification and Nomenclature
The International Code of Virus Classification and Nomenclature is the set of rules and guidelines established by virologists to standardize the naming and taxonomic classification of viruses worldwide.
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C.
Division of Virology
The Division of Virology is a research unit specializing in the study of viruses and viral diseases within the National Institute for Medical Research.
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D.
institute of virology
The Institute of Virology is an academic research and teaching center focused on the study of viruses, viral diseases, and related diagnostics and therapies within the veterinary sciences.
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E.
A Planet of Viruses
A Planet of Viruses is a popular science book by Carl Zimmer that explores the diversity, evolution, and profound influence of viruses on life and human history.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
scientific book
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textbook ⓘ |
| approach |
mechanistic explanation of viral processes
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molecular biology perspective ⓘ |
| covers |
antiviral strategies
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emerging viral diseases ⓘ epidemiology of viral infections ⓘ host immune responses to viruses ⓘ laboratory methods in virology ⓘ mechanisms of viral pathogenesis ⓘ vaccines ⓘ viral evolution ⓘ viral genetics ⓘ virus classification ⓘ virus replication ⓘ virus structure ⓘ virus-host interactions ⓘ |
| emphasizes |
comparative analysis of different virus families
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experimental evidence ⓘ quantitative aspects of virology ⓘ |
| field | virology ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
viral diseases
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viruses ⓘ |
| genre | academic textbook ⓘ |
| goal |
to integrate molecular biology with clinical aspects of viral disease
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to provide a systematic explanation of virology principles ⓘ |
| hasFormat |
digital
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print ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
graduate students
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medical students ⓘ researchers in virology ⓘ undergraduate students ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| organizesContentBy |
control and prevention of viral infections
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fundamental principles of virology ⓘ host response and disease ⓘ virus replication strategies ⓘ |
| subject |
molecular biology of viruses
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viral epidemiology ⓘ viral pathogenesis ⓘ |
| typeOfWork | reference work ⓘ |
| usedAs | foundational reference in virology courses ⓘ |
| usedFor |
advanced study of viral pathogenesis
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self-study by scientists entering virology ⓘ teaching basic virology concepts ⓘ |
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Subject: Principles of Virology Description of subject: Principles of Virology is a foundational textbook that systematically explains the molecular biology, pathogenesis, and epidemiology of viruses and viral diseases.
Referenced by (1)
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subject surface form:
Thomas Rivers