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Vampire viruses prey on other viruses to replicate themselves − and may hold the key to new antiviral therapies

  • Written by Ivan Erill, Professor of Biological Sciences, University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Vampire viruses prey on other viruses to replicate themselves − and may hold the key to new antiviral therapiesThe satellite virus MiniFlayer (purple) infects cells by attaching itself to the neck of its helper virus, MindFlayer (gray). Tagide deCarvalho, CC BY-SA

Have you ever wondered whether the virus that gave you a nasty cold can catch one itself? It may comfort you to know that, yes, viruses can actually get sick. Even better, as karmic justice would...

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