Differential and defective expression of Koala Retrovirus indicate complexity of host and virus evolution
R. E. Tarlinton, A. Legione, N. Sarker, J. Fabijan, J. Meers, L. McMichael, G. Simmons, H. Owen, J. Seddon, G. Dick, J. Ryder, F. Hemmatzedah, D. Trott, N. Speight, N. Holmes, , R. Emes
This study identifies defective KoRV variants in koalas previously thought to be KoRV-free, suggesting historical exposure and potential protective effects against infectious KoRV.
bioRxiv · Dec 15, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology