Biologists wake dormant viruses and uncover mechanism for survival

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Biologists wake dormant viruses and uncover mechanism for survival

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/...00113131512.htm


ScienceDaily (Jan. 15, 2010) — It is known that viral "squatters" comprise nearly half of our genetic code. These genomic invaders inserted their DNA into our own millions of years ago when they infected our ancestors. But just how we keep them quiet and prevent them from attack was more of a mystery until EPFL researchers revived them
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