Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier
The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown. [ more ]
Giant Viruses Discovered in Arctic Ice Could Slow Sea-Level Rise
Viruses on Greenland's ice sheet may be slowing climate change effects by infecting algae, limiting colored snow blooms that accelerate ice melt and sea level rise. [ more ]
Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses Frozen in Glacier
The discovery of over 1,700 dormant viruses in the Guliya Glacier links climate change to ancient viral communities. Most viruses are previously unknown. [ more ]
Giant Viruses Discovered in Arctic Ice Could Slow Sea-Level Rise
Viruses on Greenland's ice sheet may be slowing climate change effects by infecting algae, limiting colored snow blooms that accelerate ice melt and sea level rise. [ more ]
To kill the competition, bacteria throw pieces of dead viruses at them
Viruses (phages) have been utilized to attack bacteria for centuries; bacteria have weaponized disabled virus pieces to kill competitors, contributing to biodiversity and defense mechanisms. [ more ]