Diversity and evolution of the animal virome
The COVID-19 pandemic has given the study of virus evolution and ecology new relevance.
Although viruses were first identified more than a century ago, we likely know less about …
Although viruses were first identified more than a century ago, we likely know less about …
Four principles to establish a universal virus taxonomy
A universal taxonomy of viruses is essential for a comprehensive view of the virus world and
for communicating the complicated evolutionary relationships among viruses. However …
for communicating the complicated evolutionary relationships among viruses. However …
RNA viromes from terrestrial sites across China expand environmental viral diversity
YM Chen, S Sadiq, JH Tian, X Chen, XD Lin… - Nature …, 2022 - nature.com
Environmental RNA viruses are ubiquitous and diverse, and probably have important
ecological and biogeochemical impacts. Understanding the global diversity of RNA viruses …
ecological and biogeochemical impacts. Understanding the global diversity of RNA viruses …
Using metagenomics to characterize an expanding virosphere
We know less about viruses than any other lifeform. Fortunately, metagenomics has led to a
massive expansion in the known diversity of the virosphere. Here, we discuss how …
massive expansion in the known diversity of the virosphere. Here, we discuss how …
Global organization and proposed megataxonomy of the virus world
Viruses and mobile genetic elements are molecular parasites or symbionts that coevolve
with nearly all forms of cellular life. The route of virus replication and protein expression is …
with nearly all forms of cellular life. The route of virus replication and protein expression is …
The evolution and clinical impact of hepatitis B virus genome diversity
The global burden of hepatitis B virus (HBV) is enormous, with 257 million persons
chronically infected, resulting in more than 880,000 deaths per year worldwide. HBV exists …
chronically infected, resulting in more than 880,000 deaths per year worldwide. HBV exists …
Common features of enveloped viruses and implications for immunogen design for next-generation vaccines
FA Rey, SM Lok - Cell, 2018 - cell.com
Enveloped viruses enter cells by inducing fusion of viral and cellular membranes, a process
catalyzed by a specialized membrane-fusion protein expressed on their surface. This review …
catalyzed by a specialized membrane-fusion protein expressed on their surface. This review …
The global hepatitis B virus genotype distribution approximated from available genoty** data
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is divided into nine genotypes, A to I. Currently, it remains unclear
how the individual genotypes contribute to the estimated 250 million chronic HBV infections …
how the individual genotypes contribute to the estimated 250 million chronic HBV infections …
Transcriptome mining expands knowledge of RNA viruses across the plant kingdom
Our current understanding of plant viruses stems largely from those affecting economically
important plants. Yet plant species in cultivation represent a small and biased subset of the …
important plants. Yet plant species in cultivation represent a small and biased subset of the …
Mechanism of hepatitis B virus cccDNA formation
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) remains a major medical problem affecting at least 257 million
chronically infected patients who are at risk of develo** serious, frequently fatal liver …
chronically infected patients who are at risk of develo** serious, frequently fatal liver …