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The vast virome

Scientists are just beginning to get a handle on the many roles of viruses in the human ecosystem

I, VIRUS  When it comes to the microbiome, bacteria get all the press. But virologists are starting to realize that their subjects also do a lot more than make people sick. 

Charis Tsevis

By Tina Hesman Saey

- More than 2 years ago

Studying complex diseases is like trying to solve a massive jigsaw puzzle with a blank box cover and who knows how many missing pieces.