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There are even more types of viruses in the ocean than researchers once thought. newannyart/iStock via Getty Images Plus

Researchers identified over 5,500 new viruses in the ocean, including a missing link in viral evolution

Guillermo Dominguez Huerta, The Ohio State University; Ahmed Zayed, The Ohio State University; James Wainaina, The Ohio State University, and Matthew Sullivan, The Ohio State University

Viruses do more than just cause disease – they also influence ecosystems and the processes that shape the planet. Tracing their evolution could help researchers better understand how viruses work.

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