Overview
The viral genome is the complete set of genetic material carried by a virus, encoded in either DNA or RNA, single- or double-stranded, and serving as the template for replication and for the synthesis of all viral structural and non-structural proteins. Genome organisation underlies viral taxonomy: RNA viruses such as coronaviruses possess large positive-sense genomes encoding spike and other glycoproteins, while DNA viruses such as human papillomavirus carry genes that can drive host-cell transformation. Because viral genomes mutate and recombine, their sequencing supports phylogenetic reconstruction, tracking of molecular evolution, surveillance of emerging variants, and rational design of diagnostics, antivirals and vaccines. Research in this area characterises the molecular and evolutionary features of SARS-CoV-2 through spike glycoprotein-coding gene analysis and comparison with other human and animal coronaviruses; reviews the biology of the novel coronavirus and dengue virus; examines the role of human papillomavirus in virus-induced carcinogenesis; investigates evolutionary mechanisms in heat-shock-protein homologue genes of a plant virus; and explores oncolytic viruses engineered as cancer therapeutics. Related work addresses viral pathogenesis, host-cell responses and cell-based therapeutic approaches to infection. The field connects genomics, molecular virology and bioinformatics, using genome structure and sequence variation to explain how viruses replicate, spread, evolve and cause disease.
Research published in this journal
12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.
Review: The Role of Human Papillomavirus in Virus-Induced Carcinogenesis
Advancements in Cancer Gene Therapy: A Comprehensive Review
Use of Stem Cell Growth and Differentiation Factors (Scdsf) in Central Vertigo
Animals in the COVID-19 Era: Between Being a source, Victims, or Maybe our Hope to Overcome it!
Oncolytic Viruses: Can be Applicable Tools for Cancer Therapy?
SARS-CoV-2 affected cells Pathogeny and Therapy
Cell Therapy as an Alternative approach for COVID-19 Infection Consequences: A Non-Systematic Review
SARS-Cov-2 Viral Kinetics in Mild COVID-19 Patients Treated with Chloroquine Regimens or Standard of Care
How this research is being cited
The 12 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Nov 2026.
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Cell Therapy as an Alternative approach for COVID-19 Infection Consequences: A Non-Systematic Review2021 · International Journal of Coronaviruses
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Cell Therapy as an Alternative approach for COVID-19 Infection Consequences: A Non-Systematic Review2021 · International Journal of Coronaviruses
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2020 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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2020 · Frontiers in Veterinary Science
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2020 · Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi Media Pengembangan Ilmu dan Praktek Administrasi
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2020 · Jurnal Ilmu Administrasi: Media Pengembangan Ilmu dan Praktek Administrasi
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2019 · Nature Ecology & Evolution
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2019 · Nature Ecology & Evolution
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