Recombination in Coronaviruses, with a Focus on SARS-CoV-2

Recombination is a common evolutionary tool for RNA viruses, and coronaviruses are no exception. We review here the evidence for recombination in SARS-CoV-2 and reconcile nomenclature for recombinants, discuss their origin and fitness, and speculate how recombinants could make a difference in the fu...

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Main Authors: Daniele Focosi, Fabrizio Maggi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-06-01
Series:Viruses
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/14/6/1239