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EPISODE · Jun 15, 2026 · 9 MIN

C7E1: What is a Virus?

from Web Microbiology at ACM · host Melissa Kelly

Chapter 7, Episode 1Are viruses alive? In this episode, we explore what viruses are made of, how they’re structured, and why they must hijack host cells to survive. We break down capsids, envelopes, bacteriophages, and viral genetics to build the foundation for understanding how viruses work.

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