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World's Largest Virus

Posted by michael on from the freak-show dept.

Gavinsblog writes "New Scientist is reporting that the largest virus yet discovered may have been found in a water tower in the UK. Dubbed the 'Mimivirus', it may be related to Smallpox. It is not yet known if it causes disease."

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  1. How big is it??? by galaxy300 · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Can it be seen with the naked eye? : )

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