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RNA viruses and why they're successful
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The RNA viruses are some of the most successful viruses due to their ability to exist at the error threshold, making it impossible to mutate without reproducing. In contrast, herpes viruses do not receive as much attention despite its existence in a majority of people.
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RNA viruses are the most successful viruses as they exist at their error threshold and can quickly change hosts.
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RNA Viruses
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RNA viruses are the most successful viruses as they exist at their error threshold and can quickly change hosts. All animals harboring an RNA virus have multiple genomes.
ChapterRNA viruses and why they're successful
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The nucleic acid of a virus can be covered with a protein shell or membrane from the host cell, including spikes that allow for cell attachment.
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Virology
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The nucleic acid of a virus can be covered with a protein shell or membrane from the host cell, including spikes that allow for cell attachment.