Trace Elements on MSN
How ancient viruses became part of who we are
We ask a shocking question is humanity a virus. Retroviruses have inserted their code into our DNA over millions of years. Today a large part of our genome comes from ancient viruses. Some of this ...
The human genome is made up of 23 pairs of chromosomes, the biological blueprints that make humans … well, human. But it turns out that some of our DNA — about 8% — are the remnants of ancient viruses ...
Climate Compass on MSN
6 ancient viruses thawing from permafrost: A new threat?
Old Giant Pandoravirus yedoma holds the record as the oldest virus ever revived from permafrost, having remained frozen for ...
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