Uncovering the hidden RNA virus diversity in Lake Nam Co: evolutionary insights from an extreme high-altitude environment
Lilin Wu, Yongqin Liu, Wenqing Shi, Tianyi Chang, Pengfei Liu, Keshao Liu, Yong He, Zhaorong Li, Mǎng Shī, Nianzhi Jiao, Andrew S. Lang, Xiyang Dong, Qiang Zheng
This study identifies 742 RNA virus species in Lake Nam Co, revealing novel viral groups and evolutionary adaptations in an extreme high-altitude environment.
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences · Feb 4, 2025Peer-reviewedMicrobiology