Novel virus type may shed light on viral evolution

ScienceDaily
Oct 16, 2019, 7:47 am111 pts
Viruses are non-living creatures, consisting of genetic material encased in a protein coat. Once the virus infects a living organism, it can replicate itself and continue on. But what happens if a virus lacks the proper tools to infect an organism? How can it propagate? Researchers have uncovered a novel virus…

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