Diverse DNA Virus Genomes Identified in Southern Arizona Bat Populations
Description
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.
Date Created
The date the item was original created (prior to any relationship with the ASU Digital Repositories.)
2022-05
Agent
- Author (aut): Harding, Ciara
- Thesis director: Varsani, Arvind
- Committee member: Dolby, Greer
- Committee member: Kraberger, Simona
- Contributor (ctb): Barrett, The Honors College
- Contributor (ctb): School of Life Sciences
- Contributor (ctb): Watts College of Public Service & Community Solut