Virus contained

A virus cannot replicate alone. Viruses must infect cells and use components of the host cell to make copies of themselves. Often, they kill the host cell in the process, and cause damage to the host organism.

Viruses have been found everywhere on Earth. Researchers estimate that viruses outnumber bacteria by 10 to 1. Viruses are submicroscopic, which means that you cannot see them in the microscope.

The last human case of SARS was recorded in Even if nCoV develops mutations people might think are dangerous, only time will tell if such changes really make the virus more infectious or deadly. Something similar happened with MERS. Subscribers, enter your e-mail address for full access to the Science News archives and digital editions.

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