Ebolaviruses Methods and Protocols [Hardcover]

This vital book collects key methods that have supported advancements in the field of ebolavirus molecular biology given the pressing need for the advancement of techniques for diagnostics, the development of vaccines and antivirals, and for furthering our understanding of ebolavirus biology. After an introduction, the volume delves into protocols for studying ebolavirus molecular biology under biosafety level 2 conditions, studying infectious ebolaviruses under biosafety level 4 conditions in vitro as well as in vivo, and working with ebolaviruses in the field. Written for the highly successful Methods in Molecular Biology series, chapters include introductions to their respective topics, lists of the necessary materials and reagents, step-by-step, readily reproducible laboratory protocols, and tips on troubleshooting and avoiding known pitfalls. 

Part I: Introduction

 

1. Marburg and Ebola Viruses: A Look Back and Lessons for the Future

            Hans Dieter Klenk and Werner Slenczka

 

2. 40 Years of Ebolavirus Molecular Biology: Understanding a Novel Disease Agent through the Development and Application of New Technologies

            Allison Groseth and Thomas Hoenen

 

3. Ebolavirus: An OverviewlS