Wednesday 11 November 2009

Frigid Antarctica Loaded with Viruses | LiveScience

Frigid Antarctica Loaded with Viruses | LiveScience: A lake in Antarctica was found to harbor a surprising variety of viruses. Here, an image of the Spanish, non-permanent camp in Byers Peninsula (Livingston Island, Antarctica). Credit: Science/AAAS.
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Antarctica's icy lakes are home to a surprisingly diverse community of viruses, including some that were previously unidentified, a new study finds.



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