Where Did Viruses Come From?

The video explores the nature and history of viruses, discussing their structure, evolution, and impact on life. It introduces paleovirology, a field that studies viral molecular fossils in host DNA to trace viral evolution. The video also examines different models of virus origins and debates whether viruses are alive, highlighting their unique position in the tree of life.

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