Reverse genetics of RNA viruses : applications and perspectives / [edited by] Anne Bridgen. [electronic resource] Bridgen, Anne, 1961- RNA viruses Genetic aspects. Reverse genetics. RNA Viruses genetics. Reverse Genetics methods. RNA, Viral genetics. Viral Proteins genetics. Viral Vaccines. QR395 .R48 2013 579.2/5 23 Includes bibliographical references and index. Print version record and CIP data provided by publisher. Reverse genetics, the genetic manipulation of RNA viruses to create a wild-type or modified virus, has led to important advances in our understanding of viral gene function and interaction with host cells. Since many severe viral human and animal pathogens are RNA viruses, including those responsible for polio, measles, rotaviral diarrhoea and influenza infections, it is also an extremely powerful technique with important potential application for the prevention and control of a range of human and animal viral diseases. Reverse Genetics of RNA Viruses provides a comprehensive. Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley - Blackwell, 2012. 2012. 2012 Text 1 online resource. http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/book/10.1002/9781118405338 eng Reverse genetics of RNA viruses. Reverse genetics of RNA viruses.