Viruses Courses and Certifications

Black Hat

Viruses in the Information Age

Explore the evolution and impact of computer viruses in the digital era, examining their societal implications and technological challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 1 minute
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

BIMSA

Statistical and Machine Learning Approaches for Investigating Viruses and Virus-Host Interactions

Explore statistical and machine learning methods for identifying novel viruses and virus-host interactions in metagenomic studies, enhancing understanding of microbial communities.

• YouTube
• 1 hour
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Isaac Newton Institute for Mathematical Sciences

Viruses under the Mathematical Microscope: Deciphering the Code of Viral Geometry

Explore virus architecture through mathematical tools, uncovering insights on viral evolution and infection mechanisms. Discover how symmetry and Penrose tiling concepts illuminate viral structures.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 13 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Labroots

Advances in Diagnostic Testing for Bacteria, Viruses, and Parasites Behind Infectious Gastroenteritis

Explore advances in diagnostic testing for infectious gastroenteritis pathogens. Learn about bacterial, viral, and parasitic causes, and the importance of broad testing for effective disease management and prevention.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

EAI - European Astrobiology Institute

Viruses of Hypersaline Environments

Explore the fascinating world of viruses in hypersaline environments, their abundance, and ecological impact through cultivation and culture-independent techniques, with insights into virus-host interactions in solar salters.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Tel Aviv University;  Campus - the Israeli National Project for Digital Learning

Viruses & How to Beat Them II: Immunology Fundamentals & Applications

1 review

When we are attacked by viruses our bodies are not left helpless. Discover how our immune system fights infectious diseases, how vaccines protect us and how immune mechanisms have been implemented in our fight against Coronavirus.

• edX
• 3 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Microcredential

Viruses & How to Beat Them: From Cells to Pandemics

Explore cell biology, viruses, and immunology, learning how our bodies fight infectious diseases and how vaccines protect us. Gain insights into past pandemics and the current COVID-19 crisis.

• edX
• 7 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• $378.00
• 2 courses

Khan Academy

Viruses

Explore the fascinating world of viruses, their structure, replication, and impact on living organisms in this concise introduction to viral biology.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Kurzgesagt – In a Nutshell

The Human Virome - Trillions of Viruses Inside You

Explore the fascinating world of the human virome, from beneficial viruses protecting your body to potential threats, and discover the complex ecosystem within you.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The COVID-19 Pandemic and the Use of mRNA Vaccines

1 review

A brief course led by Dr. Drew Weissman, a pioneer of mRNA technology. Learn the facts about how mRNA vaccines work and what role they play in halting the COVID-19 pandemic from a team of experts in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pe…

• edX
• 2 weeks, 2-3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Institut Pasteur

Viruses and Human Cancers

Le MOOC offre un panorama de l'état des connaissances sur les virus associés au cancer, les différents mécanismes de la cancérogenèse, la réponse immunitaire de l'hôte et la prévention des tumeurs.

• France Université Numerique
• 30 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course

TED

Fighting Viruses, Defending the Net

Computer security expert Mikko Hyppönen discusses the evolution of PC viruses over 25 years, from minor annoyances to sophisticated tools for crime and espionage, and explores strategies to protect the internet's future.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

The Royal Institution

Are Viruses Alive? Exploring the Boundaries of Life

Explore the fascinating boundary between life and non-life as Carl Zimmer delves into the nature of viruses, challenging our understanding of what it means to be alive.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

linux.conf.au

Writing Viruses for Fun, Not Profit

Explore virus creation techniques, including self-replication and obfuscation, to understand system vulnerabilities and improve application security. Live PHP virus demos included.

• YouTube
• 40 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

Virology 1 - How Viruses Work

Explore viral reproduction cycles, host interactions, and disease mechanisms with Columbia's renowned microbiology professor Vincent Racaniello.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video