Viruses are everywhere, maybe even in space

(Portland State University) Viruses are the most abundant and one of the least understood biological entities on Earth. They might also exist in space, but as of yet scientists have done almost no research into this possibility. Portland State University biology professor Ken Stedman and colleagues are trying to change this through their article " Astrovirology: Viruses at Large in the Universe, " published in the February 2018 issue of the journal Astrobiology.

Source: EurekAlert! - Biology - January 18, 2018 Category: Biology Source Type: news