MERLOT Materials

Qué es un virus informático. Tipos de virus más frecuentes. Formas de contagio y transmisión. Programas antivirus y... see more

This interactive incorporates engaging 3D-models of viruses that students can click on to rotate and view from different... see more

Virus lytic cycle

This is a module from the Supersite, "DNA From the Beginning." This learning shows how some viruses store genetic... see more

In this video we follow scientists working in Bangladesh as they test fruit bat populations to determine whether they are... see more

Bacteriophages are bacteria that affect viruses. E. Coli are bacteria that are in the gut of all warm-blooded animals,... see more

This tutorial provides an introduction and includes information such as symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and... see more

The resource is a series of Powerpoint slides on how cancer can be triggered by viruses capable of transforming normal... see more

This animation discusses the transmission of the influenza virus and provides various public health statistics associated... see more

The Fragg Virus is a learning module centered learning the importance of systems; it is a part of the Kinetic... see more

This is a tutorial on computer viruses. It discusses what computer viruses are, gives some history, and discusses... see more

This is a tutorial on computer viruses. It discusses what a computer virus is, gives history, discusses protection from... see more

Watson and Crick noted that the size of a viral genome was insufficient to encode a protein large enough to encapsidate... see more

This resource demonstrates how the Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) provides an excellent model for teaching students about... see more

Co-evolution and adaptation between viruses and humans are often portrayed as a zero-sum biological arms race. Viruses... see more

This site gives a great explanation on computer viruses and infestations, types of infections, an explanation of how they... see more

This is an online textbook site from the National Library of Medicine. The material includes pretty detailed chapters on... see more

The Grinder Virus (Omega Pack) is a learning module centered on the diversity of life; it is a part of the Kinetic... see more

The "Sleuron virus module" focuses on learning, practicing, and the ability to get better at things. Among the concepts... see more

The Fossil Virus (Omega Pack) is a learning module centered on the adaptation and evolution; it is a part of the Kinetic... see more

Co-evolution and adaptation between viruses and humans are often portrayed as a zero-sum biological arms race. Viruses... see more

The Nastro Virus (Omega Pack) is a learning module centered on the human body and its bodily functions; it is a part of... see more

The site provides a nice clinical case study of a child with West Nile Virus

Study background: Nowadays, hepatitis is a major challenge for clinical research, regulatory bodies, and clinicians who... see more