The origins of viruses: evolutionary dynamics of the escape hypothesis

IntroductionSeveral hypotheses exist about how viruses first emerged on Earth. Understanding whether viruses escaped from cells, remained from devolved cells, or emerged before cells is key to comprehending the origins of viruses and life in general.MethodsHere, we analyze the evolutionary dynamics...

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Main Authors: John T. O’Brien, Asha M. George, Michael B. Bonsall
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Virology
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fviro.2025.1555137/full
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