Viral RNA Is a Hub for Critical Host–Virus Interactions

RNA is a central molecule in the life cycle of viruses, acting not only as messenger (m)RNA but also as a genome. Given these critical roles, it is not surprising that viral RNA is a hub for host–virus interactions. However, the interactome of viral RNAs remains largely unknown. This chapter discusses the importance of cellular RNA–binding proteins in virus infection and the emergent approaches developed to uncover and characterise them.