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Nels Elde, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Utah, said this discovery "hits closer to home."
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Nels Elde, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Utah, stated that the discovery of a human gene in a virus "hits closer to home."
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Nels Elde
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{
    "date": "2026-09-28",
    "role": "evolutionary biologist",
    "person": "Nels Elde",
    "organization": "University of Utah"
}
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Genetics Viruses Attributed statement
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September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (2 weeks ago)
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September 30, 2026 at 6:03 AM (2 weeks ago)

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This Virus Stole a Human Gene and Won’t Let Go of It
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https://nytimes.com/2026/09/28/science/virus-molluscum-human-gene.html

Scientists have discovered that the molluscum contagiosum virus, which causes skin infections, stole a human gene about 100,000 years ago. This stolen gene, BC200, may be used by the virus to infect humans by manipulating protein production in host cells. The discovery highlights how viruses can co-opt host DNA for their own benefit.

Viruses Genetics Evolution Molluscum Contagiosum Virus Human Genome Scientific Discovery

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