Sociovirology: Conflict, Cooperation, and Communication among Viruses

Publication date: 11 October 2017
Source:Cell Host & Microbe, Volume 22, Issue 4
Author(s): Samuel L. Díaz-Muñoz, Rafael Sanjuán, Stuart West
Viruses are involved in various interactions both within and between infected cells. Social evolution theory offers a conceptual framework for how virus-virus interactions, ranging from conflict to cooperation, have evolved. A critical examination of these interactions could expand our understanding of viruses and be exploited for epidemiological and medical interventions.

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Viruses are involved in various interactions both within and between infected cells. Social evolution theory offers a conceptual framework for how virus-virus interactions, ranging from conflict to cooperation, have evolved. A critical examination of these interactions could expand our understanding of viruses and be exploited for epidemiological and medical interventions.


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