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Stolen Human Gene Shows Never-Before-Seen Behavior In Poxviruses
Original: virus
Scientists report that a gene poxviruses appear to have stolen from humans is behaving in ways never observed before. The finding is drawing attention because it sheds light on how viruses borrow and repurpose host genetic material, potentially affecting how poxviruses evolve and interact with human cells. Researchers say the unusual behavior of the gene could offer new insight into viral evolution.
Why now: A new scientific finding about unusual viral gene behavior has just been published and is gaining attention.
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Evidence
- Unknown virus leaves some Iowa patients sick for weeks · WKOW
- A Human Gene Stolen By A Poxvirus Is Displaying Never-Before-Seen Behavior · IFLScience
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