Macroevolution of complex retroviruses.

Retroviruses can leave a "fossil record" in their hosts' genomes in the form of endogenous retroviruses. Foamy viruses, complex retroviruses that infect mammals, have been notably absent from this record. We have found an endogenous foamy virus within the genomes of sloths and show th...

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Main Authors: Katzourakis, A, Gifford, R, Tristem, M, Gilbert, M, Pybus, O
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2009