Comprehensive hallmark gene sequence, genomic and structural analysis of Picornavirales viruses clarifies new and existing taxa
Richard Mayne, Donald B. Smith, Katherine A. Brown, Yan Ping Chen, Andrew E. Firth, Kazuhiko Katayama, Nick J. Knowles, Peter Simmonds K
The paper genetically classifies 525 Picornavirales genomes and 'picorna-like' viruses using multiple sequence and structural analyses, revealing support for existing families and six novel families, along with 32 new genera.
bioRxiv · Jan 5, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology