Welcome to VDU!

Virology Down Under (VDU) is a suite of pages providing information about all sorts of human viruses. RNA viruses, DNA viruses, big viruses and small viruses. VDU also explores what makes viruses tick. We look at viral genes and how they function right through to the diseases viruses cause and what can be done to stop them. However, VDU is not just about viruses. We look at some of the other areas that are related to "Virology", the study of viruses. That's where Taxonomy and Haematology come in. These areas are helpful in characterising viruses and understanding some of the markers in our blood that can be used to detect active or past viral infection. Eventually there will be some immunology to help explain how such tiny things as viruses can have such a big impact on us.

Right now, the DNA Down Under, PCR Down Under and a clinical section are the newest areas being developed so check them out as they grow and feel free to offer suggestions. for future content.