Scientists Discover 100,000 Viruses Never Seen Before
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(Worthy News) – Scientists have identified more than 100,000 RNA viruses that have never been seen before, a new study has revealed.
An international team of researchers has discovered novel and diverse groups of RNA viruses that infect bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Cell. They said the research has increased the number of known RNA viruses ninefold.
The experts also uncovered genes that have never been seen before in any RNA virus and had only previously been detected in DNA viruses or cellular life. [ Source: NewsWeek (Read More…) ]
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