Host genotype and sex shape influenza evolution and defective viral genomes
Renata M. A. da Costa, Lehi Acosta-Alvarez, Kaili Curtis, Kort Zarbock, Justin Kelleher, Bhawika S. Lamichhane, Andrew L. Valesano, William J. Fitzsimmons, Adam S. Lauring, Jon Seger, Frederick R. Adler, Wayne K. Potts
The paper shows host genotype and sex influence influenza virus evolution and defective genome formation through experimental adaptation and structural analysis.
Nature Communications · Apr 15, 2026Peer-reviewedEvolutionary Biology