We still don't know where viruses come from - their origins or history - but an article at phys.org covers some of the more recent research and theories on this: Viruses can cause global pandemics, but where did the first virus come from?
This is potentially interesting a) because it represents a fundamental mystery within science, and b) viruses are easily overlooked in any discussion on the development of life on Earth, even though they are an integral part of it.
This is potentially interesting a) because it represents a fundamental mystery within science, and b) viruses are easily overlooked in any discussion on the development of life on Earth, even though they are an integral part of it.
