Defensive protein killed ancient primate retroviruses, research suggests
Friday, December 12, 2008 - 15:49
in Biology & Nature
(PhysOrg.com) -- Retroviruses are the worst sort of guest. Over eons, these molecular parasites have insinuated themselves into their hosts` DNA and caused a ruckus. The poor hosts can`t even be rid of the intruders by killing them, because they stubbornly remain after death.