This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It
Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us.
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RegionsUnited States
Published1 h ago (Mon, 28 Sep 2026 15:42:31 GMT)
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AuthorCarl Zimmer