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Re:Evidence supports claim that SARS-CoV-2 genes can integra... by chme on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:18AM (#27105141)
Well the article even states:

> The enzyme, reverse transcriptase, is encoded by LINE-1 elements, sequences that litter 17% of the human genome and represent artifacts of ancient infections by retroviruses.

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Re:Evidence supports claim that SARS-CoV-2 genes can integra... by andy_ppp on Monday May 10, 2021 @08:34AM (#27105273)
Sure, I read that bit but I think it’s interesting that other coronaviruses are thought not to rewrite DNA.
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