Viruses acquire genes from eukaryotes — organisms whose cells store their DNA in a nucleus — and use them for their own function. Conversely, eukaryotes acquire genes from viruses to bring new ...
SMBE Journals (Molecular Biology and Evolution and Genome Biology and Evolution) Despite the fact that viruses are among the simplest biological entities--consisting only of DNA or RNA encapsulated in ...
WASHINGTON, DC – January 11, 2005 -- Although viruses technically may not be alive, their contribution to the dynamic web of life is undeniable. A new book, published by ASM Press, focuses on the role ...