Researchers identified over 5,500 new viruses in the ocean, including a missing link in viral evolution

By Guillermo Dominguez Huerta, Science Consultant in Microbiology, The Ohio State University
Ahmed Zayed, Research Scientist in Microbiology, The Ohio State University
James Wainaina, Postdoctoral Research Associate in Microbiology, The Ohio State University
Matthew Sullivan, Professor of Microbiology, The Ohio State University

Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing their evolution could help researchers better understand how viruses work.

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