[q-bio.PE] Bacteriophage Qβ, first isolated in 1961, has served for more than six decades as a model system for molecular and viral evolution.
Bacteriophage Qβ
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Regolith as a Refuge: Differential Survival of Bacteriophage Qβ in Mars-Analog Environments
Viruses are among the simplest biological entities capable of replication. Their robustness and adaptability make them relevant not only to terrestrial ecosystems but also to astrobiological exploration.
Posted inAnalog Studies, Biophysics, Gravitational Biology, Microbiology & Virology, Microgravity, Space Life Science, Status Report
Impact Of Simulated Microgravity In Short-term Evolution Of An RNA Bacteriophage
Introduction Microgravity is a critical environmental factor in space that can alter microbial physiology and virus–host interactions. Understanding these effects is essential for planetary protection and crew health during long-term […]