Viruses Communicate To Coordinate Their Attack During An Infection, Study Finds

Viruses communicate with one another to proceed with the process of infection. During an infection, bacterial viruses (phages) release peptide molecules that tell later phage generations whether it is preferable to attack their host cells or lie dormant. A study at the Weizmann Institute of Science has revealed that viruses communicate with one another to proceed…

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