Viruses Can Help Us as Well as Harm Us
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The good viruses: viral mutualistic symbioses
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Dr. Jeremy Barr, MD – Galveston, TX
Do viruses have any nonfunctional parts or 'junk' like humans do? - Quora
What are viruses, how do they take over cells, and how do they spread?
What happens when a virus evolves to become something that doesn't harm humans anymore? - Quora
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Viruses
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Immune System Function, Conditions & Disorders
What is the likelihood of another dangerous virus being released that we do not yet know about? Does anyone do any research on this? - Quora