Bizarre giant viruses with tubular tentacles and star-like shells discovered in New England forest
Bizarre giant viruses with tubular tentacles and star-like shells discovered in New England forest
Giant viruses are much more diverse in shape and size than scientists previously thought, according to a new study.
I initially read this headline in an 80s surfer accent, and it changed the context just enough to make it awesome.
"Those viruses have tubular tentacles, dude!"
15 0 ReplyDude, those bacteriophages are catching some gnarly waves on a cellular level!
7 0 ReplyGnarly!
4 0 ReplyTentacular dude!
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Very cool! It'll be interesting to see what the purpose of weird tube appendages are in the future.
9 0 ReplyMicroscopic car dealerships?
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Could we stop with the viruses for a while, please? Just a few years is all I ask.
9 0 ReplyCan't stop, won't stop; viruses are (a part of) life
4 0 ReplyCurrently in bed with my 5th virus within 8 months, and agree.
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