Chapter
The definition of a virus includes parasite.
38:12 - 42:13 (04:00)
A virus is a parasite that needs to get inside of a cell to replicate and takes resources from the cell to make new viruses.
Clips
Despite many viruses being beneficial, they are still classified as parasites because they rely on cells to reproduce and extract resources from the host.
38:12 - 40:19 (02:06)
Viruses
Summary
Despite many viruses being beneficial, they are still classified as parasites because they rely on cells to reproduce and extract resources from the host. However, this may lead to a redefinition of viruses in the future.
ChapterThe definition of a virus includes parasite.
Episode#216 – Vincent Racaniello: Viruses and Vaccines
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcast explains that almost everything on the planet today is DNA-based except for some viruses that are RNA-based, which invade cells and use their resources to make new viruses.
40:19 - 42:13 (01:53)
Virology
Summary
The podcast explains that almost everything on the planet today is DNA-based except for some viruses that are RNA-based, which invade cells and use their resources to make new viruses.