Genetic ancestry and population structure of vaccinia virus
Abstract Vaccinia virus (VACV) was used for smallpox eradication, but its ultimate origin remains unknown. The genetic relationships among vaccine stocks are also poorly understood. We analyzed 63 vaccine strains with different origin, as well horsepox virus (HPXV). Results indicated the genetic div...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-08-01
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Series: | npj Vaccines |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41541-022-00519-4 |