Viruses are not our enemies

Viruses are present everywhere and shape life in ways that remained unnoticed for a long time. This episode explores the silent influence of viruses, not as enemies but as driving forces for biological diversity and innovation.

It highlights how viruses have shaped our evolution, left their marks in our genetic code, and continue to act as powerful agents of genetic change. The episode offers fascinating insights into the virosphere, the role of endogenous retroviruses, and the close connections between humans, the microbiome, and viral elements.

Anyone seeking to understand human development cannot ignore viruses. These invisible companions reveal a story that changes our understanding of ourselves.