virology

The discovery of a vaccine for polio in the 1950s has prevented millions of cases of this severe paralyzing disease. The Discovery of the Polio Vaccine examines this historic advance from multiple perspectives, including those of Jonas Salk, Albert Sabin, and modern organizations working to wipe out polio once and for all.

Looks at the lives and careers of over thirty immunologists and virologists.

Vivid portrayal of the dangers posed to mankind as viruses continue to mutate, adapt themselves to changing conditions, and spread to other parts of the globe.

Traces the history of Plum Island, an 840-acre island used by the United States government to study and create deadly biological viruses and weapons.

Explores what modern scientists now know about viruses and what remains to be learned.

Discusses the nature of viruses and viral diseases, methods of studying them, and describes the properties of the main virus families.

Examines current viral research and the struggle to conquer today's epidemics and prevent tomorrow's.