A forum for investigators of human, animal, insect, plant, fungal and bacterial viruses in areas such as clinical, ecological, biological or biochemical research.

A basic guide to animal, plant, and bacterial viruses. Information on the structure and genetic material.

Database of antiviral drugs and vaccines. It regroups over 1700 product files containing detailed information on compounds and vaccines related to the prevention or treatment of viral diseases. Subscription needed.

Technical knowledge, information, newsgroup, helpful in using the Baculovirus expression vector system and insect cell expression.

Blog by Tim Sampson who takes a look at recent developments in the world of microbiology.

Information regarding viral genes, replication, and strain evolution. Written in 1997 but updated in 2005.

Project aiming to create a European network of high calibre laboratories with the expertise to collect, amplify, characterise, standardise, authenticate, distribute and track all viruses.

HIV genomic data storage and analysis systems. HIVBase allows one to organize HIV sequence data, perform complex statistical analysis, and collaborate data all in one program.

The site describes the services provided by Hepadnavirus Testing, Inc., which uses HBV and DHBV to evaluate disinfectants, inactivation processes, and antiviral drugs for the biotechnology and pharmaceutical industries.

Basics about viruses, our bodies' immune systems, information about specific viruses, and how these 'hidden killers' could potentially be used as bio-weapons. There are also weekly/bi-weekly feature articles on various facets that involve viruses.