Building a better virus trap TRENDS IN BIOTECHNOLOGY Long, C. D., Turner-Shelef, K., Relman, D. A. 2007; 25 (12): 535-538

Abstract

The concept of ecological 'traps' is based in theory from ecology and conservation biology that has now found application to infectious diseases with a study from Paul Turner's group. This study is important because it offers a mathematical model of ecological traps, applies this model to viruses, and tests the model in a bacteria-phage system. Although there will be technical hurdles to overcome, this concept might lead to benefits for both health and industry.

View details for DOI 10.1016/j.tibtech.2007.08.013

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