@VirusesAreSoap @Tony_Storton That is obviously a false statement as both we and viruses are co-existing. Viruses, bacteria, plants and animals all evolved together. https://t.co/CY7BvAlrDv
Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution.
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The overall tone underscores a strong interest in the evolutionary role of viruses, with posts such as "Viruses have always played a key role through horizontal gene transfer" and debates about whether viruses were creators or co-evolved with life. The language ranges from supportive to questioning, reflecting a nuanced engagement that highlights this work's importance in shaping future research and understanding of biological origins.
Most discussions support the idea that viruses and cells are fundamentally interconnected in evolution, with some explicitly rejecting the idea that viruses are separate or secondary to cellular life.
Posts show high engagement with the topic, highlighting an interest in the evolutionary role of viruses, with mentions of complex ideas like co-evolution and origin theories.
Comments include references to scientific concepts like horizontal gene transfer and debates about origins, indicating deep discussion rather than superficial mentions.
The discussions suggest these ideas influence how people understand viral and cellular evolution, emphasizing the article’s significance in ongoing scientific and philosophical debates.
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- The text discusses various theories about the origin of viruses, including the virus-first, escape, reduction, and a newer "three RNA cells, three DNA viruses" polyphyletic model proposed by Forterre, each supported and challenged with evidence.
- It explores the idea that the origins of viruses and cells are interconnected, highlighting debates about the last universal common ancestor (LUCA), molecular relationships among cellular domains, and the evolution of viral DNA from RNA.
- The review emphasizes the significant role viruses have played in evolution and genetic diversity through horizontal gene transfer, and suggests future research is essential to better understand the origins and interrelations of viruses and cells.]
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Most liked on X and Bluesky"In the course of evolution viruses emerged many times. They have always played a key role through horizontal gene transfer in evolutionary events and in formation of the tree of life." https://t.co/NUnNp9LS2v
@saltysa20312181 @pen_is_mighty Or, they were our creator (or co-archtect, catalyst etc etc whatever school of evolution is more compelling to you) https://t.co/Akus3ndo4h
@Fynnderella1 @Kevin_McKernan @AdhesionsOrg Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/lHxekJ3oZD
@leroyb756 @NotEvolution1 chemistry https://t.co/yKX0ywS5Ru Medicine https://t.co/g7ByUhGqu3 virology https://t.co/M4va3YFbqT agriculture https://t.co/0sByoK8G3P searching for cures for childhood cancer https://t.co/SkROh2J9uu
@leroyb756 @NotEvolution1 chemistry https://t.co/0ApHMHRLvn Medicine https://t.co/6GBMqjYkD0 virology https://t.co/M4va3YEDBl agriculture https://t.co/0sByoK88eh searching for cures for childhood cancer https://t.co/SkROh2IBEW
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@Fynnderella1 @Kevin_McKernan @AdhesionsOrg Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/lHxekJ3oZD
RT @dreamgbutterfly: Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/rWlBShEoSr
@leroyb756 @NotEvolution1 chemistry https://t.co/yKX0ywS5Ru Medicine https://t.co/g7ByUhGqu3 virology https://t.co/M4va3YFbqT agriculture https://t.co/0sByoK8G3P searching for cures for childhood cancer https://t.co/SkROh2J9uu
@leroyb756 @NotEvolution1 chemistry https://t.co/0ApHMHRLvn Medicine https://t.co/6GBMqjYkD0 virology https://t.co/M4va3YEDBl agriculture https://t.co/0sByoK88eh searching for cures for childhood cancer https://t.co/SkROh2IBEW
@saltysa20312181 @pen_is_mighty Or, they were our creator (or co-archtect, catalyst etc etc whatever school of evolution is more compelling to you) https://t.co/Akus3ndo4h
Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/rWlBShEoSr
@VirusesAreSoap @Tony_Storton That is obviously a false statement as both we and viruses are co-existing. Viruses, bacteria, plants and animals all evolved together. https://t.co/CY7BvAlrDv
"In the course of evolution viruses emerged many times. They have always played a key role through horizontal gene transfer in evolutionary events and in formation of the tree of life." https://t.co/NUnNp9LS2v
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