Retroviruses: Microbial Supervillains

The video explores viruses, focusing on retroviruses and their ability to alter host DNA using reverse transcriptase. It highlights the dangers of retroviruses, using HIV as a key example, and discusses treatments that slow its progression. The video also examines the evolutionary impact of retroviruses on the human genome and their potential use in medical treatments, despite challenges in gene therapy applications.

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