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This Virus Robbed Deadly DNA From Black Widow Spider Venom
This Virus Robbed Deadly DNA From Black Widow Spider Venom
A "Frankenphage"WO is a virus that lives in bacteria called Wolbachia, which in turn is found in the cells of many insects.Husband-and-wife microbiologists Seth and Sarah Bordenstein, specialists on WO, have been studying the virus for over a decade when they found something extremely unusual in its DNA sequence—a third of WO's genes came from an unfortunate black widow spider.WO, like all viruses, works by inserting itself in its host's genome, and as the host reproduces, makes copies of WO along with it.
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How Did Black Widow's DNA Found in New Virus
How Did Black Widow's DNA Found in New Virus
SYDNEY, NSW - JANUARY 23: A Redback Spider is pictured at the Australian Reptile Park January 23, 2006 in Sydney, Australia.The Redback, probably Australia's best-known deadly spider is found all over Australia and is a close relative of the Black Widow Spider from the U.S. Only the female Redback is considered dangerous, with their venom containing neurotoxins, which works very slowly.Fatalities, even from untreated bites, are rare.
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