This is the kind of thing HIV does intentionally, but it’s not what scientists would expect from this type of virus.
They ran some complicated experiments and found that in test tubes, our cells can accidentally convert fragments of the coronavirus’ single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA. Then, that genetic code can get saved to the cells’ hard drive: the chromosomes.
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They ran some complicated experiments and found that in test tubes, our cells can accidentally convert fragments of the coronavirus’ single-stranded RNA into double-stranded DNA. Then, that genetic code can get saved to the cells’ hard drive: the chromosomes.
In-Depth: Study suggests coronavirus infection could alter our DNA
Controversial new research from a team of prominent scientists suggests the pandemic coronavirus doesn’t just hijack our cells, in some cases it can actually alter our DNA.
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