Uncovering the hidden RNA virus diversity in Lake Nam Co: Evolutionary insights from an extreme high-altitude environment

Significance This study unveils the hidden diversity and complexity of RNA viruses in the high-altitude ecosystem of Lake Nam Co, significantly expanding the known RNA virome. The discovery of novel viral clades, expanded potential host ranges, and unique evolutionary adaptations emphasize the importance of exploring extreme environments to uncover viral diversity and evolutionary pathways. Our findings offer critical insights into viral evolution, host–virus interactions, and the ecological roles of RNA viruses, particularly in the context of climate change and environmental resilience.

• Publication year

  2025

• Venue

  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

• Publication date

  2025-02-04

• Fields of study

  Biology, Medicine, Environmental Science

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.1073/pnas.2420162122PMID 39903107PMCID 11831205
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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