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floofloof@lemmy.ca to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 3 years ago

Scientists spot viruses attaching to other viruses for first time

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Scientists spot viruses attaching to other viruses for first time

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floofloof@lemmy.ca to Science@lemmy.mlEnglish · 3 years ago
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Scientists have discovered that viruses can latch onto other viruses to insert their genes into host cells. Lab results with apparent contamination led the team to directly see the strange interaction for the first time.
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  • Rayspekt@kbin.social
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    Yo dawg, I heard you like viruses, so I put viruses on your viruses.

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    This is like that scene in Jurassic Park when the raptors learn how to open doors but the viruses have been opening doors the whole time.

    • Murdoc@sh.itjust.works
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      Sounds more like Prometheus.

      • Coldgorondeleted by creator
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        Your probably right but Ive never saw that film.

        • Overzeetop@sopuli.xyz
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          Dodged a bullet, you did.

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    “Look Ma, what are the viruses doing over there?”

    “That’s for adults only Jimmy.”

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    i believe this is called a hypervirus.

  • ImmodestMouse
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    Are we not talking about why it’s called the MindFlayer virus?

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