Reversible Inactivation and Desiccation Tolerance of Silicified Viruses
Journal Article
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· Journal of Virology, 87(24):13927-13929
Long-distance host-independent virus dispersal is poorly understood, especially for viruses found in isolated ecosystems. To demonstrate a possible dispersal mechanism, we show that bacteriophage T4, archaeal virus SSV-K and Vaccinia are reversibly inactivated by mineralization in silica under conditions similar to volcanic hot springs. By contrast, bacteriophage PRD1 is not silicified. Moreover silicification provides viruses with remarkable desiccation resistance, which could allow extensive aerial dispersal.
- Research Organization:
- Pacific Northwest National Lab. (PNNL), Richland, WA (United States)
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC05-76RL01830
- OSTI ID:
- 1177338
- Report Number(s):
- PNNL-SA-99058
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Virology, 87(24):13927-13929, Journal Name: Journal of Virology, 87(24):13927-13929
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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