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science5 months ago•4 min saved

Dormant Algae Virus May Transform Gene Editing

Scientists discovered a giant, dormant virus called punuivirus in algae that can integrate into host DNA and potentially be used for advanced gene editing tools, revealing new insights into virus behavior and microbial evolution.

via Earth.com|

#algae #gene-editing #giant-virus

science5 months ago•2 min saved

Giant Virus Exhibits Tail-Wagging Behavior

Hawai'i oceanographers discovered PelV-1, a giant virus infecting dinoflagellates, notable for its micron-length tail that extends up to 2.3 µm, challenging current understanding of viral structures and potentially influencing plankton ecology in low-biomass ocean regions.

via Phys.org|

#dinoflagellate #giant-virus #marine-viruses