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This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It
Original: This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It
New York Times reporting describes a virus that incorporated a human gene into its own genome and has retained it over time. The finding is drawing attention among science readers because it illustrates how viruses and their hosts can exchange genetic material, blurring the line between viral and human DNA.
Why now: A striking example of a virus borrowing human genetic material that challenges assumptions about viral evolution.
Evidence
- This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It · The New York Times
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