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 entire site is being reimagined. The immediate focus will be on respiratory
viruses. Stay tuned for new and updated content.