Discussions center around the ancient origins of these giant viruses, with comments referencing their size, morphology, and potential risks, such as 'how do you address this under the paradigm that viruses do not exist?' and noting the threat from melting permafrost. The tone ranges from scientific curiosity to cautious concern, reflecting both interest and recognition of the potential impact.
AgreementModerate agreement
Most discussions acknowledge the significance of discovering ancient viruses and their implications, showing general agreement with the research findings.
InterestModerate interest
The participants show curiosity about the nature of these viruses, especially regarding their morphology and origins, indicating moderate interest.
EngagementModerate engagement
Posts include references to related images, scientific context, and potential implications, demonstrating a moderate level of deep engagement.
ImpactModerate impact
The discussions highlight concerns about the environmental and health impacts of ancient virus resurfacing, suggesting some perceived importance.
Abstract in brief
The text discusses three types of large DNA viruses that infect amoebas, highlighting their differences in structure, genome size, replication methods, and relatedness, such as Megaviridae, Pandoraviruses, and a newly discovered virus called Pithovirus sibericum.
Pithovirus sibericum is notable for its large size (about 1.5 micrometers), smaller genome (600 kb), and a replication process similar to Megaviridae, but it also shares gene features with other virus families like Iridoviruses.
The discovery of Pithovirus in 30,000-year-old Siberian permafrost suggests ancient viruses can resurface due to thawing, posing potential risks to modern health, as they may carry pathogens that could threaten humans or animals.]
@HereBeProof @SusanChubb1 @TheRynheart @chrischirp @fascinatorfun @DoctorRobin @HuguenotHouse @i_pinkwolfie @JuliaLeeThorp @lynnesandgate @Nigelj08223326 Actually, the >30,000-y-old viruses extracted from permafrost included this "giant" 'Pithovirus sibericum' which is a huge 1.5μm long:
"Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology | PNAS" https://t.co/1HaXBhkTny
Le plus gros #dangers avec les #virus (à part trifouiller le trou du cul des chauve-souris en #Chine) viendra d'#arctique avec la fonte du #permafrost
Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/KBS03NXRuz
@ghinga7 @VoluntaryMsc @Alec_Zeck There are some viruses that are large enough to see with light microscopy and can be directly observed infecting ameobas and reproducing inside them. So how do you address this under the paradigm that viruses do not exist?
See fig. 1.
https://t.co/V4DeC5Wh28
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@ghinga7 @VoluntaryMsc @Alec_Zeck There are some viruses that are large enough to see with light microscopy and can be directly observed infecting ameobas and reproducing inside them. So how do you address this under the paradigm that viruses do not exist?
See fig. 1.
https://t.co/V4DeC5Wh28
@HereBeProof @SusanChubb1 @TheRynheart @chrischirp @fascinatorfun @DoctorRobin @HuguenotHouse @i_pinkwolfie @JuliaLeeThorp @lynnesandgate @Nigelj08223326 Actually, the >30,000-y-old viruses extracted from permafrost included this "giant" 'Pithovirus sibericum' which is a huge 1.5μm long:
"Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology | PNAS" https://t.co/1HaXBhkTny
RT @Na_So_Nicht: Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology
https://t.co/lLb…
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Melanie
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Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology
https://t.co/lLbXpmGwYJ
#Permafrost #Virus #Acanthamoeba #Megaviridae #Viruses #climateCrisis #climateChange
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Hal Toulon
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[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SOrqNa
[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SO9PVC
[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SO9PVC
Le plus gros #dangers avec les #virus (à part trifouiller le trou du cul des chauve-souris en #Chine) viendra d'#arctique avec la fonte du #permafrost
Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/KBS03NXRuz
[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SO9PVC
[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SO9PVC
[IM2NP] [hal-02193478] Thirty-thousand-year-old distant relative of giant icosahedral DNA viruses with a pandoravirus morphology https://t.co/rVC6SO9PVC
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