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The genetic blueprint of every human contains a significant amount of DNA that is not actually human. Dormant fossil viruses have infiltrated our genome.

Antiviral drugs are important in treating influenza symptoms; however, they cannot cure or prevent swine flu. There are several types of antiviral medications.

Bacteriophages are a special type of virus that exclusively infects bacterial cells. Here's how they recognize, take over and ultimately kill their host bacteria.

Bacteria are living cells with DNA genomes that direct the production of enzymes required for metabolism. Viruses are not alive. What does the viral genome do?

Bacteriophages reproduce by commandeering a bacterium and ultimately killing it. But sometimes, through lysogeny, the phage doesn't immediately take over its host.

Retroviruses are a diverse group of RNA-containing viruses that contribute to several human diseases. They may one day be exploited to cure illnesses, too.