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Why are RNA virus mutation rates so damn high?
- Source :
- PLoS Biology; 8/13/2018, Vol. 16 Issue 8, p1-6, 6p, 2 Graphs
- Publication Year :
- 2018
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Abstract
- The high mutation rate of RNA viruses is credited with their evolvability and virulence. This Primer, however, discusses recent evidence that this is, in part, a byproduct of selection for faster genomic replication. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- RNA viruses
PATHOGENIC microorganisms
ENTEROVIRUSES
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 15449173
- Volume :
- 16
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Complementary Index
- Journal :
- PLoS Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 131208574
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.3000003