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Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won't Let Go of It

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  1. readthenotes1 · · focus · HN ↗
    This must be microbe awareness day.

    Earlier iirc someone posted

    <a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cbc.ca&#x2F;news&#x2F;health&#x2F;cancer-infections-9.7361622" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;www.cbc.ca&#x2F;news&#x2F;health&#x2F;cancer-infections-9.7361622

    1. pxc · · focus · HN ↗
      I thought viruses weren&#x27;t considered to be microbes. Was I mistaken? Is there a broader category that includes things like bacteria and also viruses?
      1. titanomachy · · focus · HN ↗
        In the context of &quot;things that cause diseases&quot;, &quot;pathogen&quot; covers both. But that isn&#x27;t exactly an answer to your question.
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