Strange herpes-like viruses proliferate in our oceans

12/05/2023

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oceans and climate

Scientists from the TARA expedition are continuing to analyse the samples collected during their expeditions, with the aim of making a broader inventory of planktonic biodiversity. New viruses have just been discovered infecting plankton around the world. Their strange links with giant viruses or the better known virus responsible for herpes could provide a better…

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