New research seeks beneficial qualities of viruses

Tuesday, March 4, 2014 - 14:01 in Health & Medicine

Viruses are responsible for much more than sore throats and stuffy noses. Researchers now believe that some viruses may protect hosts from competitors and help them survive. Despite the fact that viruses are practically everywhere and affect every living thing, scientists know very little about their positive impact on their hosts.

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