Resources
A database describing the genome organization and providing analytical tools for the 1062 known species of RNA virus. It can identify submitted nucleotide sequences, place them into multiple alignments, and contains translated whole-genome sequences for all species.
A website maintained by Robert Gifford and colleagues providing detailed information on paleovirology research.
A site set up by Philippe Lemey to showcase methods and applications of phylogeographic analysis. Contains cool animated visualisations of the spatial spread of infectious diseases.
This site provides a reviewed collection of all known virus mutation rates. Maintained by Rafael Sanjuán at the University of Valencia.
The Evolution & Emergence of RNA Viruses
The best textbook introduction to the evolutionary dynamics of RNA viruses. A comprehensive overview of viral evolution, with a particular focus on genomic and phylogenetic approaches.
A comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of phylogenetic and population genetic analysis. The new edition includes chapters on Bayesian inference, tree topology testing and recombination analysis. Includes practical sections that introduce the reader to various computer programs.
Books
Websites
An exciting, non-technical introduction to virus biology and evolution, by popular science writer Carl Zimmer.
