Embracing Complexity: What Novel Sequencing Methods Are Teaching Us About Herpesvirus Genomic Diversity

Alejandro Ortigas-Vasquez, Moriah Szpara

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Abstract

The arrival of novel sequencing technologies throughout the past two decades has led to a paradigm shift in our understanding of herpesvirus genomic diversity. Previously, herpesviruses were seen as a family of DNA viruses with low genomic diversity. However, a growing body of evidence now suggests that herpesviruses exist as dynamic populations that possess standing variation and evolve at much faster rates than previously assumed. In this review, we explore how strategies such as deep sequencing, long-read sequencing, and haplotype reconstruction are allowing scientists to dissect the genomic composition of herpesvirus populations. We also discuss the challenges that need to be addressed before a detailed picture of herpesvirus diversity can emerge.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)67-87
Number of pages21
JournalAnnual Review of Virology
Volume11
Issue number1
DOIs
StatePublished - Sep 26 2024

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Virology

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