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Diverse DNA Virus Genomes Identified in Southern Arizona Bat Populations

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Bats are a highly diverse mammal species with a dense virome and fascinating immune system. The following project utilizes metagenomics in order to identify DNA viruses present in populations of silver-haired bats and Mexican free-tailed bats from southern Arizona. A significant number of DNA viruses and novel viruses were identified…

Bats are a highly diverse mammal species with a dense virome and fascinating immune system. The following project utilizes metagenomics in order to identify DNA viruses present in populations of silver-haired bats and Mexican free-tailed bats from southern Arizona. A significant number of DNA viruses and novel viruses were identified in the Cressdnaviricota phylum and Microvirdae family.
ContributorsHarding, Ciara (Author) / Varsani, Arvind (Thesis director) / Dolby, Greer (Committee member) / Kraberger, Simona (Committee member) / Barrett, The Honors College (Contributor) / School of Life Sciences (Contributor) / Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut (Contributor)
Created2022-05