"Discovery: Virus-Like Entities Uncovered in Human Gut Microbes"
Researchers have discovered a new class of virus-like genetic material, named Obelisks, in the human microbiome, with potential implications for understanding the evolution of genetic molecules and viruses. These mysterious entities have been found in about 10 percent of human microbiomes and appear to be present in different areas of the body. While their source and impact on host cells remain unclear, they may represent a new class of protein and could potentially resemble RNA plasmids rather than traditional viruses.