The satellite virus MiniFlayer (purple) infects cells by attaching itself to the neck of its helper virus, MindFlayer (gray). Tagide deCarvalho, CC BY-SA Have you ever wondered whether the virus that ...

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'Satellite' viruses must be in proximity to their 'helper' virus to replicate, but this research reports the first documented case of a satellite virus attaching itself to its helper virus. Out of 50 ...

Researchers identify the first known instance of one virus attaching to another with stunning clarity in transmission electron microscopy images. Universities around the world run investigative ...

Have you ever wondered whether the virus that gave you a nasty cold can catch one itself? It may comfort you to know that, yes, viruses can actually get sick. Even better, as karmic justice would have ...

The interaction was captured using a specialized piece of kit called a transmission electron microscope. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it ...

This colorized transmission electron microscope image shows a newly discovered satellite virus latched onto its helper virus. This research represents the first time scientists have observed one virus ...

One of the team's discoveries, nicknamed the MiniFlayer, appears to attach itself to their helper virus so both viruses can invade their bacterial host at once. Reading time 3 minutes Viruses are ...

This colorized transmission electron microscope image shows a newly discovered satellite virus latched onto its helper virus. This research represents the first time scientists have observed one virus ...

This story is part of a larger series on viroids and virusoids, small infectious RNAs. It is also the seventh installment in a series on hepatitis D virus, a virusoid-like pathogen that causes serious ...

This story is part of a larger series on viroids and virusoids, small infectious RNAs. It is also the eighth installment in a series on hepatitis D virus, a virusoid-like pathogen that causes serious ...