Virology World Conference

Prokaryotic Viruses

Prokaryotic Viruses

Bacteria and Archaea are two domains of prokaryotes, which are microscopic organisms. Prokaryotes lack a nucleus and only contain ribosomes as organelles. A single loop of double-stranded DNA in a nuclear area, or nucleoid, contains the genetic material. Viruses are common biological entities, with an estimated 1031 virus particles on the planet at any given time. They infect a wide range of organisms, including animals, plants, microbes, and archaea. By managing the composition of bacteria and archaea in water and soil, prokaryotic viruses such as phage and archaeal viruses play a vital role in balancing the global environment. Because the virus depends on the host for survival, identifying the viral host is critical for characterizing the virus.

  • Ecology of Prokaryotic Viruses
  • Prokaryotic Viral Genomes
  • Viral Replication
  • Virus-Cell Interactions
Committee Members
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Oscar Fornas

Oscar Fornas

Pompeu Fabra University and Centre for Genomic Regulation in Barcelona, Spain
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Saurabh Chattopadhyay

Saurabh Chattopadhyay

The University of Toledo, United States
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Theodoros Androutsakos

Theodoros Androutsakos

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Virology 2022 Speakers
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Lucija Nuskern

Lucija Nuskern

University of Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Pallavi Rai

Pallavi Rai

VA-MD Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, United States
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Athanasios-Dimitrios Bakasis

Athanasios-Dimitrios Bakasis

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
Speaker at Virology World Conference 2022 - Ioanna E. Stergiou

Ioanna E. Stergiou

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece
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