Recovery of an 18th Century Rhinovirus Genome through Ancient RNA Isolation of Human Lungs
Erin Elizabeth Barnett, Alejandra Castillo, Isabelle A. Du Plessis, Kathryn E. Kistler, Laura Erika García Carrillo, Anahí Sanchez Leon, T Y Liu, Mike G. Rutherford, Jon Ploug, John T. McCrone, María C. Ávila‐Arcos, Daniel Blanco-Melo
This study recovers an 18th-century rhinovirus genome from ancient RNA isolated from human lung specimens, revealing insights into viral evolution.
bioRxiv · Jun 10, 2026 · PreprintGenomics