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Viral Diversity

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microbiology3 months ago•16 min saved

Broad host range phages are widespread across ecosystems

The study finds that phages with broad host ranges are common across various ecosystems, supported by extensive metagenomic data and advanced genomic analysis pipelines, highlighting their ecological significance and diversity.

via Nature|

#bacteriophages #ecosystems #host-range

science7 months ago•2 min saved

Scientists Discover Hundreds of Giant Viruses in Global Oceans

Researchers discovered 230 previously unknown giant viruses in global oceans, significantly expanding understanding of viral diversity and their role in marine ecosystems, with potential implications for managing algal blooms and biotechnological applications.

via NDTV|

#biotechnology #giant-viruses #marine-biology