Ecology of hydrocarbon degradation in widespread viruses
Linyi Ren, Kaiyang Zheng, Yantao Liang, Hongmin Wang, Ziyue Wang, Yundan Liu, Xinran Zhang, Yue Dong, Hongbing Shao, Xiyang Dong, Andrew McMinn, Min Wang
This study identifies virus-encoded hydrocarbon-degrading genes across diverse environments, showing their significant contribution to global hydrocarbon degradation.
bioRxiv · Dec 10, 2025 · PreprintEcology