How bacteria hijack viruses to shuffle their own DNA

NewsData newsroom brief · 9d ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

When you think of viruses, you probably think of flu-like symptoms and quarantines. Humankind has suffered from viral diseases ranging from smallpox to COVID-19, hantavirus and Ebola since the dawn of recorded history.

When you think of viruses, you probably think of flu-like symptoms and quarantines. Humankind has suffered from viral diseases ranging from smallpox to COVID-19, hantavirus and Ebola since the dawn of recorded history. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking science. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

Originally reported by phys.org. NewsData curates and briefs the science & discovery stories that matter. Our editorial policy →
Get the daily science & discovery signal:

More from NewsData

Across the eCorp newsroom network

Part of the eCorp network