| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6132414 | Current Opinion in Microbiology | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Viruses are abundant in many endosymbionts despite their intracellular niche. ⺠WO, a phage of Wolbachia, is one of the most widespread endosymbiont viruses. ⺠The Modular Theory of phage genome evolution does not apply to WO. ⺠WO forms a tripartite symbiotic relationship between arthropods, bacteria, and viruses. ⺠WO has potential as a vector for Wolbachia transformation and in therapeutics.
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Authors
Jason A Metcalf, Seth R Bordenstein,