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Published 11/06/2009 by LiveScience.com

Frigid Antarctica Loaded with Viruses

A lake in Antarctica was found to harbor a surprising variety of viruses. Here, an image of the Spanish, non-permanent camp in Byers Peninsula (Livingston Island, Antarctica). Credit: Science/AAAS.

When studying Antarctic lakes, scientists must collect samples through...

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