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A Diverse Range of Novel RNA Viruses in Geographically Distinct Honey Bee Populations.
Journal of virology - 15 Aug 2017
Remnant Emily J, Shi Mang, Buchmann Gabriele, Blacquière Tjeerd, Holmes Edward C, Beekman Madeleine, Ashe Alyson
Abstract excerpt
Understanding the diversity and consequences of viruses present in honey bees is critical for maintaining pollinator health and managing the spread of disease. The viral landscape of honey bees (Apis mellifera) has changed dramatically since the emergence of the parasitic mite Varroa destructor, which increased the spread of virulent variants of viruses such as deformed wing virus. Previous genomic studies have...
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