New RNA Viruses Discovered in Ocean Water Samples

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An international team of scientists onboard the schooner Tara is conducting an ongoing oceanic global study. The research is part of the Tara Oceans Consortium and has identified 5,500 new RNA virus species that represent all five known RNA virus phyla (a taxonomic category). In addition, they have discovered “’an entire phylum, the Taraviricota, . . . found all over the oceans, which suggests they’re ec… More…

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Source: icr.org

    

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