Convergent evolution of viral-like Borg archaeal extrachromosomal elements and giant eukaryotic viruses
Jillian F. Banfield, Luis E. Valentin-Alvarado, Ling-Dong Shi…·Gavin J. Knott
The paper analyzes Borg archaeal extrachromosomal elements using in silico methods, revealing features similar to giant eukaryotic viruses, suggesting convergent evolution.