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. 1978 Dec;28(3):1002–1005. doi: 10.1128/jvi.28.3.1002-1005.1978

No homology between double-stranded RNA and nuclear DNA of yeast.

N D Hastie, V Brennan, J A Bruenn
PMCID: PMC525824  PMID: 366175

Abstract

We investigated the possibility of sequence of homology between yeast DNA and one of the double-stranded RNAs present in many strains of Saccharomyces cerevisiae. These double-stranded RNAs are encapsidated in virus-like particles, which appear to be similar to the viruses of higher fungi. Contrary to a recent report (M. Vodkin, J. Virol. 21:516--521, 1976), we find no such homology.

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