Professor Peter Simmonds studies the epidemiology, evolution and emergence of a wide range of human pathogenic viruses.
Evolution and pathogenicity of viruses
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RNA viruses are major pathogens that represent the majority of new viruses emerging over time. They are particularly good at evading the host's response to infection. A better understanding of the interaction between virus and host can lead to a better control of viral infections. Recent discoveries on viral genome composition and structure might allow us to manipulate this interaction and generate new, safer vaccines.
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