At the dawn of life, they were the replicants. Viruses ruled the primordial
RNA world and have been moulding evolution ever since. They may even have
sparked the transition to DNA. Catch up with four billion years of history on
the fringes of life with Origin and Evolution of Viruses, a collection of 18
essays by many of the world鈥檚 leading scientists. Published by Academic Press,
拢74.95, ISBN 0122203607.
More from New Scientist
Explore the latest news, articles and features
Technology
Test moderators use AI-generated writing to judge literacy standards
News
Mind
THC in cannabis may reduce nightmares in people with PTSD
News
Environment
Fishers detonate a bomb every hour on one Indonesian coral reef
News
Environment
How bad is the UK drought and how long will it continue?
News
Popular articles
Trending New Scientist articles