Additional changes to taxonomy ratified in a special vote by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (October 2018) Siddell, S. G., Walker, P. J., Lefkowitz, E. J., Mushegian, A. R., Adams, M. J., Dutilh, B. E., Gorbalenya, A. E., Harrach, B., Harrison, R. L., Junglen, S., Knowles, N. J., Kropinski, A. M., Krupovic, M., … Read more
In collaboration with Daniel Blumstein (UCLA Blumstein Lab) we are discovering novel viruses within the yellow-bellied Marmot population in Colorado (Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory).
Rafa infiltrates benthamiana, widely considered to be a model organism for plant research, with the intent of demonstrating viral replication for a recently discovered geminivirus.
Michael Goblirsch turned his car into a sauna for 25 hours to bring 6 flasks filled withAmE-711 Apis mellifera cells to the Varsani Lab. These cells will be used to determine viral replication and pathogenicity of viruses previously associated with honey bees. During the week he spent in the lab we were given a crash … Read more