Re: PhD Topic suggestions

> I have just joined the group. I am interested in persuing virology as part of 
> my PhD associated with Ericssons Ireland. 
> I was wondering if anyone has any ideas that merit 3 years research. I was 
> thinking of using viruses for a good purpose like dissemination of healthy
> information. any ideas?

The short answer:

    It is a stupid idea.  Forget it.

The long answer:

    The idea of "good" viruses has been discussed over and over, but the
    general consensus is that it just does not work.

    For some of the points raised, see

        http://www.cknow.com/vtutor/vtgood.htm

    and be sure to read Vesselin Bontchev's paper on the subject
    
        ftp://ftp.informatik.uni-hamburg.de/pub/virus/texts/viruses/goodvir.zip

    Unless you can come with some way of answering those objections,
    I suggest you just forget the idea.

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