Collecting biology: New virus named after Perdue U. student collector | via digitaljournal

American student discovers new virus in ancient cave mud:

"Purdue University biological engineering student Emilia Czyszczon discoved a previously unidentified virus with medical treatment potential while going over 100 miles out of her way to complete a routine class assignment."

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