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Could you or anyone else recommend a book on the topic of viruses? Not a textbook but something informational and somewhat in depth for a lay person?

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I can't think of anything that is not a textbook. That said, I would recommend[0]. You will encounter a lot of vocabulary, just use Wikipedia and look on YouTube for animations/explanations etc. I think this will give you the most bang for your buck.

[0] https://www.sciencedirect.com/book/9780123737410/viruses-and...

Edit: https://www.amazon.com/Planet-Viruses-Second-Carl-Zimmer/dp/... might be good, haven't read it though

Seconded: "A Planet of Viruses" https://carlzimmer.com/books/a-planet-of-viruses/

I've read it and (excuse me) it's fucking fanstastic!

Short and sweet, and mind-blowing on every page.

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