Tuesday 11 February 2020

‘Puzzling’ virus of UNKNOWN origin with genes scientists can’t identify discovered in Brazil


'Puzzling' Virus of 

UNKNOWN Origin With 

Genes Scientists Can't 

Identify Found In Brazil



Scientists in Brazil have discovered a virus which appears to be almost entirely new, consisting of unrecognizable genes that have been, until now, undocumented.


The Yaravirus (Yaravirus brasiliensis), named after a water deity in Brazilian mythology and folklore, was discovered in Lake Pampulha in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte.


https://www.rt.com/news/480495-virus-unknown-origin-brazil/

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