[Ultima (OP)]

I was just wondering if anyone knows much about "giant viruses" like Mimi and a new one found at the place where I work: http://www.nerc.ac.uk/publications/latestpressrelease/2005-38virus.asp
How is something on the same level of genetic complexity as bacteria still classified as a virus? Surely it should be out on its own, if we distinguish between archaebacteria and bacteria? If anyone has any more info or some links about this stuff I would be grateful![]

These viruses have DNA, RNA and produce lots of their own proteins and can repair their own genetic structure... surely they aren't viruses but a new form of life not seen before?

wOw the world spins?

[David Sparkman]

Cool Info. Looks like another form of life to me, even if you just call it a super virus, this is a major change.

David

[Ultima (OP)]

The Mimi virus is more impressive http://www.nature.com/news/2004/041011/pf/041011-14_pf.html