Releasing RNA from formalin: novel 20th century rotavirus alphagastroenteritidis strains identified in Australian microbat voucher specimens
Ashleigh F. Porter, Clare E. Holleley, Celeste M. Donato, Erin E. Hahn, Ina Smith, Tonya M. Haff, Christopher A Wilson, Marina R Alexander
The paper identifies novel Rotavirus alphagastroenteritidis strains in Australian microbat specimens preserved for up to 60 years, demonstrating the feasibility of recovering viral RNA from formalin-fixed samples.
bioRxiv · Sep 7, 2025 · PreprintGenomics