Virology (VIR)

Section Information

Virology focuses on the study of viruses, their structure, genetics, replication mechanisms, evolution, and interactions with host organisms. The field examines viral diseases in humans, animals, and plants, and supports the development of vaccines, antiviral therapies, and public health strategies.

Current research includes viral pathogenesis, immune responses to infection, emerging and re-emerging viruses, viral genomics, and molecular diagnostics. Advances in sequencing technologies, structural biology, vaccine platforms, and antiviral drug development are strengthening global responses to viral threats.

This section publishes laboratory investigations, clinical studies, epidemiological research, translational studies, and review articles related to fundamental and applied virology.

Scope

Viral Structure and Replication

• Virus morphology and assembly
• Genome organization and replication cycles
• Viral entry and host cell interaction
• Mutation and genetic variation

Viral Pathogenesis and Immunity

• Mechanisms of viral disease
• Host immune response to infection
• Immune evasion strategies
• Inflammatory and chronic viral conditions

Emerging and Zoonotic Viruses

• Outbreak investigation and surveillance
• Zoonotic transmission pathways
• Global health preparedness
• Evolution of novel viral strains

Vaccines and Antiviral Therapies

• Vaccine development platforms
• Antiviral drug discovery
• Therapeutic antibodies
• Resistance mechanisms

Molecular and Diagnostic Virology

• Polymerase chain reaction methods
• Next-generation sequencing
• Rapid diagnostic technologies
• Biomarker identification

Plant and Animal Virology

• Crop and livestock viral diseases
• Veterinary virology
• Vector-borne viruses
• Viral impact on food security

Computational and Structural Virology

• Viral genome analysis
• Structural modeling of viral proteins
• Phylogenetic studies
• Data-driven outbreak modeling

Editorial Board

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Papers Published

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