4 observations about Montana State’s new virus discovery technique

Bozeman-based Montana State University researchers established a new methodology for discovering viruses. Journal of Virology published the findings in January.

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Here are four observations:

1. The researchers used genetics, molecular biology and chemistry to discover the Acidianus tailed spindle virus.

2. The scientists didn’t follow the traditional method of virus discovery, which involves developing a culture of the virus’s host and finding viruses associated with it.

3. Instead, the researchers secluded the virus’s genetic material and sequenced it. With the sequenced information, the researchers developed an idea of the virus in its entirety. This led them to the virus’s host.

4. The National Science Foundation and Dimensions in Biodiversity funded the research.

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