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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 in the Cressdnaviricota phylum and Microvirdae family.
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- Diverse DNA Virus Genomes Identified in Southern Arizona Bat Populations
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- Harding, 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)
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2022-05
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