First evidence of host range expansion in virophages and its potential impact on giant viruses and host cells
S. Mougari, N. Chelkha, D. Sahmi-Bounsiar, F. Di Pinto, P. Colson, J. Abrahao, B. La Scola
The paper shows a virophage can expand its host range to new giant viruses, impacting giant virus production and host cell survival.
bioRxiv · Sep 24, 2019 · PreprintMicrobiology