Are Viruses Alive? Although viruses challenge our concept of what "living" means, they are vital members of the web of life
Article Abstract:
A history of viral research is presented, focusing on whether viruses exhibit enough characteristics to merit being acknowledged as their own life form. Viral impacts on evolution are considered, along with their replication processes; no definitive conclusion is drawn.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
Research and Testing Services, Viral Disease R&D, History, Physiological aspects, Viral research, Viruses, Virus research
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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The hidden genetic program of complex organisms
Article Abstract:
Revolutionary thinking regarding the molecular biology of eukaryotes has exciting implications for the understanding of genetics and will inform future medical and pharmaceutical research.
Publisher: Scientific American, Inc.
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
Science & research, Molecular Biology, Research, Eukaryotes
Publication Name: Scientific American
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0036-8733
Year: 2004
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