Are Viruses Alive?

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Public Understanding of Science article of topical interest (SARS-Cov2; Covid-19). Explains why viruses are not alive in any meaningful sense. About 1000 words.

Published by United Academics in an online Magazine.

https://www.ua-magazine.com/are-viruses-alive/#.Xq_lgYWkLog

 

 

 

Period30 Apr 2020

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  • TitleAre Viruses Alive
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletUnited Academics
    Media typeWeb
    Duration/Length/Sizeabout 1000 words
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date30/04/2020
    DescriptionExplains, using information theory, molecular biology and cybernetics theory in popular science language, why viruses such as SARS-Cov2 which causes Covid-19, are not alive.
    Producer/AuthorKeith Farnsworth
    URLhttps://www.ua-magazine.com/are-viruses-alive/#.Xq_lgYWkLog
    PersonsKeith Farnsworth
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