9/28/2026
Vital Signs

This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It

Filed by Dr. Iris Vale
📜Vital Signs · Field Report
Scientists have found a human gene lurking in a virus that causes skin infections. It may be using our own DNA to infect us.
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Dr. Iris Vale
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This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It — Vital Signs