October 2015 PMID 26475454

Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution.

Julia Durzyńska, Anna Goździcka-Józefiak

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19
Peak: 2 in Nov 2023
across 5 sources since Oct 2015

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Oct 2015 – Oct 2025

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What people are saying

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.

AgreementModerate agreement

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.

InterestHigh interest

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.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments include references to scientific concepts like horizontal gene transfer and debates about origins, indicating deep discussion rather than superficial mentions.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest these ideas influence how people understand viral and cellular evolution, emphasizing the article’s significance in ongoing scientific and philosophical debates.

Abstract in brief

  • 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.]

Top posts

Most liked on X and Bluesky
George Checksfield
@GeorgeChecks · X

@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

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 169 followers View post →
didaclopez
@didaclopez · X

"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

Mar 21, 2020 · 1 like · 3,434 followers View post →
Athecheat
@Athecheat1 · X

@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

Oct 28, 2022 · 1 like · 1,063 followers View post →
Thomas B. / BA, MS
@BocBotch · X

@Fynnderella1 @Kevin_McKernan @AdhesionsOrg Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/lHxekJ3oZD

Jan 18, 2024 · 3,896 followers View post →
ithoughtiwas unique
@IthoughtiwasU · X

@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

Nov 7, 2023 · 406 followers View post →
ithoughtiwas unique
@IthoughtiwasU · X

@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

Nov 7, 2023 · 406 followers View post →

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Thomas B. / BA, MS
@BocBotch · X

@Fynnderella1 @Kevin_McKernan @AdhesionsOrg Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/lHxekJ3oZD

Jan 18, 2024 · 3,896 followers View post →
Dreamgbutterfly
@dreamgbutterfly · X

RT @dreamgbutterfly: Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/rWlBShEoSr

Dec 14, 2023 · 1 share · 81 followers View post →
ithoughtiwas unique
@IthoughtiwasU · X

@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

Nov 7, 2023 · 406 followers View post →
ithoughtiwas unique
@IthoughtiwasU · X

@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

Nov 7, 2023 · 406 followers View post →
Athecheat
@Athecheat1 · X

@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

Oct 28, 2022 · 1 like · 1,063 followers View post →
Dreamgbutterfly
@dreamgbutterfly · X

Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution https://t.co/rWlBShEoSr

Feb 16, 2021 · 1 share · 81 followers View post →
George Checksfield
@GeorgeChecks · X

@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

Nov 13, 2020 · 2 likes · 169 followers View post →
didaclopez
@didaclopez · X

"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

Mar 21, 2020 · 1 like · 3,434 followers View post →
Ed Rybicki
@edrybicki.bsky.social · Bluesky

Viruses and cells intertwined since the dawn of evolution | @scoopit

Oct 19, 2015 View post →