Using microbial genomes as a data source meant researchers could link newly identified virus sequences to the proper microbial host. (sciencedaily.com)
Finding a treasure trove of new virus genome sequences has opened the door to using those data to identify previously unknown microbial hosts, as well. (sciencedaily.com)
Lymphopenia is an abnormally low level of lymphocytes or white blood cells that manage microbial host defense. (sciencedaily.com)