The Baffling Viruses That Infect... Other Viruses

The video explores the concept of virophages, viruses that infect other viruses, specifically giant viruses like mimiviruses and Pandoraviruses. Discovered in 2008, virophages challenge our understanding of viruses and life. Giant viruses, discovered in 2003, are large and complex, resembling bacteria more than typical viruses. Virophages parasitize these giant viruses, raising questions about virus classification and whether they should be considered alive. The debate continues as more virophages are discovered, suggesting they may be more common than previously thought.

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