Virus Biology
Explore viral structure, genome organization, replication, entry mechanisms and major biological processes.
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ICTVDB · VIRAL KNOWLEDGE
A Research Knowledge Base
A Research Knowledge Base
for Virus Science
ICTVDB connects viral genomes, virus biology, host interactions, viral data, and therapeutic research within a structured scientific knowledge environment.
Explore the Knowledge Network →01 · KNOWLEDGE FRAMEWORK
Connecting the different dimensions of viral research
Viral research spans multiple biological scales, from genome organization and molecular components to host biology, cellular interactions, and therapeutic applications.
ICTVDB brings these dimensions together to support a more connected way of exploring virus science.
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The Viral Knowledge Network
A conceptual framework connecting viral systems, molecular information, host biology and research applications.
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GENOME
Genetic information
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HOST
Cellular context
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STRUCTURE
Molecular organization
VIRUS
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VIRUS–HOST
Biological interactions
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VIRAL BIOLOGY
Biological processes
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THERAPEUTIC RESEARCH
Research applications
03 · KNOWLEDGE DOMAINS
Explore the dimensions of viral knowledge
Each domain represents a different perspective on viral systems, while remaining connected to the broader research framework.
Viral Genomes
Examine genome architecture, genes, proteins, variation and molecular features across viral systems.
Explore domain →Virus–Host Interactions
Understand host factors, receptors, cellular pathways, viral entry and interactions between viruses and cells.
Explore domain →Viral Data
Navigate structured information supporting the exploration, comparison and interpretation of viral systems.
Explore domain →Vaccines
Explore scientific concepts and research directions related to vaccine development and viral targets.
Explore domain →Antivirals & Viral Vectors
Connect viral biology with antiviral strategies and viral-vector research applications.
Explore domain →04 · RESEARCH CONNECTIONS
From molecular information to biological knowledge
Viral research can be explored across connected biological levels rather than as isolated datasets or concepts.
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Genome
Molecular information
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Viral Components
Genes & proteins
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Host
Cellular environment
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Interaction
Virus–host biology
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Research
Scientific applications
05 · RESEARCH PERSPECTIVE
Connecting viral information across biological scales
ICTVDB provides a framework for exploring viruses as connected biological systems. Molecular information, viral characteristics, host biology and therapeutic research can be considered together to support broader scientific exploration.
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