Evolution of giant pandoravirus from small icosahedral viruses revealed by CRISPR/Cas9
H. Bisio, M. Legendre, C. Giry, N. Philippe, J.-M. Alempic, S. Jeudy, C. Abergel
The paper uses CRISPR/Cas9 to genetically modify giant viruses and their host, revealing evolutionary transitions from small icosahedral viruses to larger amphora-shaped viruses.
bioRxiv · Aug 18, 2022 · PreprintMicrobiology