The trial, error of viral evolution: The difference between fading out, pandemic

Investigators are studying viral evolution with the aim of finding knowledge that might help prevent disease. The researchers analyzed multiple studies on three well-known and varied viral families, all of which have genomes that consist of segments of genetic material called RNA. RNA viruses are ubiquitous in nature, infecting most animals, including humans, plants, and bacteria.

Source: ScienceDaily Headlines - May 23, 2016 Category: Science Source Type: news