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Research in the area of life sciences reported from German Cancer Research Center

Published in Cancer Weekly, March 16th, 2010

New investigation results, 'The precellular scenario of genovirions,' are detailed in a study published in Virus Genes. "A new hypothesis of the ancestors of contemporary viruses, the genovirions is proposed. This concept emphasizes the close connection between the evolution of viruses and the proto-cells," scientists in Heidelberg, Germany report.

"Recent and mounting evidences from comparative genomics indicate that both RNA and DNA viruses evolved from primordial genetic elements before proto-cells existed. The most persuasive discoveries that challenge the conventional virus concept include the giant virusphage Mimivirus, the insect polydnaviruses, some...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2010-03-16)

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