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DOI 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002109
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Title (Primary) Beyond pathogenesis: Detecting the full spectrum of ecological interactions in the virosphere
Author Jurburg, S.D.; Hom, E.F.Y.; Chatzinotas, A.
Source Titel PLoS Biology
Year 2023
Department UMB; iDiv
Volume 21
Issue 5
Page From e3002109
Language englisch
Topic T7 Bioeconomy
Abstract The public perception of viruses has historically been negative. We are now at a stage where the development of tools to study viruses is at an all-time high, but society’s perception of viruses is at an all-time low. The literature regarding viral interactions has been skewed towards negative (i.e., pathogenic) symbioses, whereas viral mutualisms remain relatively underexplored. Viral interactions with their hosts are complex and some non-pathogenic viruses could have potential benefits to society. However, viral research is seldom designed to identify viral mutualists, a gap that merits considering new experimental designs. Determining whether antagonisms, mutualisms, and commensalisms are equally common ecological strategies requires more balanced research efforts that characterize the full spectrum of viral interactions.
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Jurburg, S.D., Hom, E.F.Y., Chatzinotas, A. (2023):
Beyond pathogenesis: Detecting the full spectrum of ecological interactions in the virosphere
PLoS Biol. 21 (5), e3002109 10.1371/journal.pbio.3002109