The molecular evolution of viruses is fascinating and quite controversial, relevant to the evolution of living organisms, a determinant in pathogenesis by viruses, and amenable to detailed study in various laboratories around the globe. Evolution is the product of variation and selection. Genetic recombinationis a major source of variation for evolutionary selection. Full understandingof virus evolution requires knowledge of the inventory of existing viruses, their distribution in biological space and time and their interactions with other viruses and living organisms. The basic focus of this volume will be to trace the evolution (or accumulation) of biological identity systems from molecules to microbes, through animals to primate and human social structure. Overall, the volume will be organized so that it will trace the evolution of group identification systems from simple unicellular life forms, through the ‘tree of life’ all the way to complex hominid social structures. Luis Villarreal is oneof the most respected virologists in the country - if not the world; he is a true leader in the field First volume to trace the evolution of biological identity systems from simple unicellular life forms, through the ‘tree of life’ all the way to complex hominid social structures Will also evaluate the role ofgenetic parasites in the origination of 'addiction' based molecular strategies INDICE: Preface.- An overview; identity from bacteria to belief.- The prokaryotes; viruses, hyperparasites and the origin of group identity.- Sensory systems (light, odor, pheromones) in communities of oceanic microbes.- Subjugation of the individual; prokaryotic group living- blooms, slime and mats.- Animal group identity; from slime to worms, emergence of the brain.- Group identityin aquatic animals; learning to belong.- Development of tetrapod group identity, the smell of self.- Origin primate group identity; vision and the great ERV invasion.- Human group identity; language and a social mind.
- ISBN: 978-0-387-77997-3
- Editorial: Springer
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 350
- Fecha Publicación: 01/08/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés