2012 Annual Science Report
Montana State University Reporting | SEP 2011 – AUG 2012
Viral Ecology and Evolution
Project Summary
This project is aimed at probing the occurrence and evolution of archaeal viruses in the extreme environments in the thermal areas in Yellowstone National Park. Viruses are the most abundant life-like entities on the planet and are likely a major reservoir of genetic diversity for all life on the planet and these studies are aimed at providing insights into the role of viruses in the evolution of early life on Earth.
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PROJECT INVESTIGATORS:
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PROJECT MEMBERS:
Nikki Dellas
Postdoc
Jamie Snyder
Postdoc
Ben Bolduc
Doctoral Student
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RELATED OBJECTIVES:
Objective 5.1
Environment-dependent, molecular evolution in microorganisms
Objective 5.2
Co-evolution of microbial communities
Objective 5.3
Biochemical adaptation to extreme environments
Objective 6.1
Effects of environmental changes on microbial ecosystems
Objective 6.2
Adaptation and evolution of life beyond Earth