The discovery and characterization of two archaeal viruses using culture-independent methods
Hochstein RA. 2015. The discovery and characterization of two archaeal viruses using culture-independent methods. Montana State University
The field of viral metagenomics has expanded our understanding of viral diversity from all three domains of life (Archaea, Bacteria and Eukarya). Traditionally, viral metagenomic studies provide information about viral gene content, but rarely provide knowledge about virion morphology and or cellular host identity. This thesis describes research to utilize culture-independent methods to identify and to characterize two new archaeal viruses starting with viral metagenomic sequences.
- Type
- Academic
- Authors
- Hochstein, Rebecca
- Date of Issue
- 2015-11
- Publisher
- Montana State University
- Units
- YELL
- Keywords
- archaeal virology, Dissertation, hot spring, protein expression, spindle viruses, viral metagenomics
- Subjects
- Ecological Framework: Geology and Soils | Subsurface Geologic Processes | Geothermal Features and Processes , Ecological Framework: Water | Water Quality | Microorganisms