Viromes, not gene markers, for studying double-stranded DNA virus communities

Microbes have recently been recognized as dominant forces in nature, with studies benefiting from gene markers that can be quickly, informatively, and universally surveyed. Viruses, where explored, have proven to be powerful modulators of locally and globally important microbes through mortality, ho...

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Published in:Journal of virology 2015-03, Vol.89 (5), p.2459-2461
Main Author: Sullivan, Matthew B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biota
DNA - genetics
DNA Viruses - classification
DNA Viruses - genetics
DNA Viruses - isolation & purification
Gems
Metagenomics - methods
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Summary:Microbes have recently been recognized as dominant forces in nature, with studies benefiting from gene markers that can be quickly, informatively, and universally surveyed. Viruses, where explored, have proven to be powerful modulators of locally and globally important microbes through mortality, horizontal gene transfer, and metabolic reprogramming. However, community-wide virus studies have been challenged by the lack of a universal marker. Here, I propose that viral metagenomics has advanced to largely take over study of double-stranded DNA viruses.
ISSN:0022-538X
1098-5514
DOI:10.1128/JVI.03289-14