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How can we make viruses our allies?

July 27, 2024

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Recent discoveries show that viruses have shaped humans, even allowed them to live on this planet. Those who are perceived as our enemies could become organisms useful to our health.

Some strains of baker's yeast

Some strains of baker's yeast (seen here under a microscope) can harbor a killer virus that allows them to eliminate their competitors.

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This article is taken from the monthly Sciences et Avenir ndeg929/930, date July/August 2024.

It is understood that viruses can be our worst enemies. The Covid-19 pandemic is a recent illustration of this. The fear of transmission of a deadly agent to all of humanity is very real.

Virus Yeast Microbiota Epidemic

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