Criss-Crossing Viruses Give Rise to Peculiar Hybrid Variants
Researchers investigate a recently discovered class of viruses that has taken the characteristic versatility of the viral world to new heights
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Rare and Diverse Giant Viruses Unexpectedly Found in a Forest Soil Ecosystem
UMass Amherst and DOE Joint Genome Institute describe 16 new large-DNA virus species
Scientist Creates System to Quickly Detect Food Pathogens
Currently, detecting and subtyping foodborne pathogens are separate processes, but UGA scientist Xiangyu Deng has combined these two steps through a process called “metagenomics analysis”
DNA Study of Cow Stomachs Could Aid Meat and Dairy Production
The study paves the way for research to understand which types of microbe—such as bacteria—are best at helping cattle to extract energy from their food, experts say
Tracking the Viral Parasites of Giant Viruses over Time
Virophage database doubles with discovery in freshwater lakes datasets
IDbyDNA and ARUP Laboratories Introduce Explify Respiratory: Breakthrough Technology to Diagnose Pneumonia Caused by Previously Undetected Pathogens
Metagenomics test identified pathogens missed by conventional lab tests in 44 percent of immunocompromised children treated for respiratory infection