Shrimp draft genome contains independent clusters of ancient and current endogenous viral elements (EVE) of the parvovirus IHHNV
Suparat Taengchaiyaphum, Prapatsorn Wongkhaluang, Timothy W. Flegel, Kallaya Sritunyalucksana
The paper identifies two distinct clusters of endogenous viral elements (EVE) in the shrimp genome that may be protective against a parvovirus, suggesting potential for genetic improvement of shrimp resistance.