开始时间: 04/22/2022 持续时间: 未知
所在平台: MIT公开课 课程类别: 生物与生命科学 大学或机构: ocw |
课程主页: http://ocw.mit.edu/courses/biology/7-346-virus-host-interactions-in-infectious-diseases-spring-2013
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Co-evolution and adaptation between viruses and humans are often portrayed as a zero-sum biological arms race. Viruses enter host cells equipped with an array of mechanisms to evade the host defense responses and replicate. The rapid rate of mutation of viruses permits evolution of various methodologies for infection, which in turn drive development of non-specific but highly effective host mechanisms to restrict infection. This class will discuss the varied solutions each side has developed as a means for survival. We will use examples drawn from human disease-causing pathogens that contribute seriously to the global health burden, including HIV, influenza and dengue virus. Primary research papers will be discussed to help students learn to pose scientific questions and design and conduct experiments to answer the questions and critically interpret data.