Host cell identity shapes the replication and evolution of Drosophila C virus
Qinyi Liang, Jiaxin Liu, Yunfan Huang, Xuye Yuan, Tatsuhiko Kadowaki
This study shows that different Drosophila cell types impose distinct selective pressures on DCV replication and evolution, with mesodermal cells supporting higher viral replication than glial or S2 cells.
bioRxiv · Aug 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology