The hidden world of the trillions of viruses living inside you
While we often associate viruses with disease, your body is actually home to a massive virome. This video explores the complex role these microscopic entities play in human health, from acting as protectors to the moment they turn against us.
The human body contains trillions of viruses known as the virome. Far from being purely destructive, many of these viruses function as secret defenders, helping to regulate the population of deadly bacteria and even assisting in the destruction of cancer cells. However, the relationship is not entirely symbiotic; the video examines the biological tipping point where these viruses can transition from protectors to threats.
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