A group of scientists working at the University of Maryland, working in the US, related to viruses They made an interesting discovery. Researchers announced that they discovered two new types of viruses while examining soil samples in the region where they lived. These types of viruses were very interesting in terms of their mechanisms of action, because one “required” the other to become active.was biting“. Scientists began to call this virus “vampire.”

Viruses carry DNA or RNA, a sign of life outside the cell. they don’t show up. To be effective, the virus must enter a host (usually a bacterium or a helper virus) and reach the cell. Here are the new viruses discovered in the process interesting process they operate.

One virus infects another cell by ‘biting’ it

When the new virus, which scientists call “MiniFlayer”, enters the cell, it attacks the other virus, called “MindFlayer”.was cuddling“Experts investigating this came across an interesting situation. So much so that the MiniFlayer had a little tail, and this tail connected to the MindFlayer and powered the auxiliary cell, as shown in the image above. was biting. He figuratively bit the word that we don’t use It has to be said. So why?

The researchers also analyzed in depth the area corresponding to the MindFlayer’s neck. As a result of the research technically develops in the same way as a bite A situation was revealed. So much so that in the area where the MiniFlayer connects stray fibers had been formed.

Tagide deCarvalho, the coordinator of the research, made some statements about their discovery. “When I saw this I said, ‘I can’t believe this’the scientist said earlier such a discovery not finishedHe states that until now it has never been seen before that a virus connects with another virus in this way.

It should be noted that the discovery made is important. Because we still don’t know anything about viruses. there are too many things and the latest discovery has allowed us to better understand these microorganisms. The article published in The ISME Journal about the research reveals more unknowns with the new findings. can be brought to light It makes you think.