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Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It
New York Times reporting describes a virus that appears to have captured a human gene and retained it, a striking example of genetic borrowing between our species and pathogens. Readers are discussing what this means for how viruses evolve and how they interact with human biology, with the story drawing wide attention on science forums.
Why now: The surprising finding that a virus has incorporated and kept a human gene fascinates readers interested in evolution and virology.
molluscum contagiosum virusNew York Times
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- Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It · gumby · 100
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