A Short History of the Discovery of Viruses

While people were aware of diseases of both humans and animals now known to be caused by viruses many hundreds of years ago, the concept of a virus as a distinct entity dates back only to the very late 1800s. Although the term had been used for many years previously to describe disease agents, the word “virus” comes from a Latin word simply meaning “slimy fluid”.

Part 1: Filters and Discovery
Part 2: The Ultracentrifuge, Eggs and Flu
Part 3: Phages, Cell Culture and Polio
Part 4: RNA Genomes and Modern Virology

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A Short History of the Discovery of Viruses

Source: Viroblog