Unlike other microbes and higher life forms, viruses are entirely dependent on the molecular machinery of their infected hosts. The Morgridge Institute for Research Virology Team uses multiple approaches to accelerate understanding of virus replication and interactions between viruses and host cells, a critical foundation to effectively prevent, diagnose, and treat virus-associated disease, including cancer.
Factsheets
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Immune System Glossary
This resource includes basic definitions of terminology often found in immunology literature.
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What Is a Virus?
This document contains general information about viruses.
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Virus Structure
This resource includes information and images of various virus structures.
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Bacteriophage Fact Sheet
This sheet contains information about the T4 bacteriophage, a virus that infects E. coli.
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HIV Fact Sheet
This information guide explores the details of the Human Immunodeficiency Virus including transmission, prevention, symptoms and treatment.
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HIV Timeline
This resource details the progression of HIV from the 1980s to 2010.
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Rhinovirus and the Common Cold Fact Sheet
This handout contains information about the transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment and current research about rhinovirus.
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Coronavirus Fact Sheet
This resource details information about the transmission, symptoms, prevention and treatment of coronavirus.
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Influenza Virus Fact Sheet
This document contains information about the transmission, symptoms, prevention, treatment and vaccines for influenza viruses.
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Influenza Virus H1N1 Fact Sheet
This resource details the 2009 H1N1 influenza virus and how the seasonal flu changes each year.
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Oncogenic Viruses Fact Sheet
This fact sheet contains information regarding how some viruses can give rise to cancer.
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Vaccines 101
This resource gives information about vaccines and how they are used to prevent viral infection.
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Molecular Medicine
This informational guide contains information about the field of molecular medicine.
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Worksheets
The following activities focus on topics and terminology presented in the Virology and Immunology Glossaries.
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HIV Matching Activity
This activity helps students understand different structures within HIV.
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HIV Webquest
This webquest allows the learner to explore background information on their own using specific websites to answer questions about HIV.
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HIV Webquest Answer Key
The answer key for the HIV Webquest.
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Virology Word Search
This word search familiarizes students with virology terminology found in the Virology Glossary.
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Virology Crossword Puzzle
This activity reinforces virology terms and concepts using terminology from the Virology Glossary.
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Virus Replication
This resource details the basic steps of virus replication. It also includes an activity that allows for review of general concepts.
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Virus Replication Answer Key
The answer key for the Virus Replication worksheet.
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Immunology Word Search
In this activity, students can familiarize themselves with immunology terminology found in the Immune System Glossary.
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Immunology Term Match
Students can build their immunology vocabulary with this activity.
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White Blood Cell Matching
This worksheet helps students understand the structures related to white blood cells.
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