isolation of viruses

Isolation of viruses involves separating a specific virus from other cells and particles in a sample, like blood or tissue. Scientists do this by growing the virus in controlled lab conditions, such as in cultured cells, where it can multiply. This process helps identify the exact virus causing an illness, study its properties, and develop treatments or vaccines. Essentially, it’s like extracting a single ingredient from a mixture to understand it better without interference from other components.