Giant Viruses Found Dormant in Seaweed, Passing Through Generations

Giant viruses found dormant in seaweed (Ectocarpus) genomes, passed down generations. This changes how we see viral latency in multicellular life.

#GiantViruses, #SeaweedGenetics, #ViralLatency, #Ectocarpus, #MaxPlanckInstitute

https://newsletter.tf/giant-viruses-dormant-seaweed-generations/

Giant viruses are now found to live inside seaweed for many years, passed from parent seaweed to baby seaweed. This is a new way scientists understand how viruses can hide.

#GiantViruses, #SeaweedGenetics, #ViralLatency, #Ectocarpus, #MaxPlanckInstitute
https://newsletter.tf/giant-viruses-dormant-seaweed-generations/

An ancient virus hidden in algae has been reawakened—giving scientists vital clues about dormant infections in humans. #ViralLatency #Microbiology #HiddenViruses

https://geekoo.news/ancient-viruses-in-algae-may-hold-the-key-to-understanding-viral-reactivation/