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Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It
Scientists report that a virus has taken a human gene and retained it in its own genome, a striking example of gene transfer between species. The finding, covered by the New York Times, sheds light on how viruses and their hosts exchange genetic material over evolutionary time, and why the virus has kept the stolen gene.
Why now: The surprising evolutionary finding that a virus permanently acquired a human gene is drawing attention
molluscum contagiosum virusNew York Times
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