About this Research Topic
The diversity and quantity of viruses in the ocean are enormous. Viruses are important contributors in regulating the balance of the marine ecosystem. They are also regarded as important biological resources. This Research Topic aims to provide a platform to advance the study of the marine virus. This Research Topic will provide comprehensive insights into the study of marine viruses by investigating virus-host interactions in the ocean, the relationship between viruses and marine ecosystems, the exploitation of marine virus resources, and the influence on human health, etc.
This Research Topic welcomes the following sub-topics, but is not limited to:
1. Interaction between phage and bacteria in the ocean
2. Interaction between viruses and eukaryotes in the ocean
3. The role of viruses in the biogeochemical cycle of marine ecosystem
4. The role of viruses in the energy flow of marine ecosystem
5. Marine virus and biological resources development
6. Marine virus and human health
7. New technological advancements for studying marine viruses
Keywords: Marine viruses, virus-host interactions, viral diversity, virus and biological resources, biosafety risks of virus, virus proliferation and evolution
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