| Introduction |
The purpose of this tutorial is to assist first-time users in
understanding how to access the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses database (ICTVdB).
The audience for this tutorial is scientists, researchers, and the general public; such as
students, parents, writers, and medical practitioners. It is assumed the user knows how to use
a Web browser and a PC keyboard/mouse. |
| Background |
The ICTVdB is a dynamic database containing information about viruses of animals, .
plants, bacteria, and fungi. Though initially designed for taxonomic (or classification) research,
the ICTVdB has evolved to become a major reference resource and research tool.
The database is authorized by the ICTV, an international assembly of experts that rules on names
and relationships of all viruses. |
| Contact |
Dr. Cornelia Büchen-Osmond is the developer and curator of the ICTVdB. She can be
contacted by:
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ictvdb@dbmi.columbia.edu |
| 919-493-0547 |
| Dr. Cornelia Büchen-Osmond
Columbia University
School of Public School of Health
Northeastern Biodefence Center
47 Glenmore Drive
Durham, NC, 27707, USA |
| | Disclaimer |
The ICTVdB is very dynamic, and as a result, it is continuously being updated.
Some links or sections of the database may be under construction and not operational.
In addition, some of the information structures and links may contain errors and ICTV cannot
guarantee that using this site or any linked external sites will be completely error-free.
Please report all problems and discrepancies by e-mail to the database curator at
ictvdb@dbmi.columbia.edu. | |
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