Viruses aren't all nasty – some can actually protect our health
- Written by Cynthia Mathew, Research Assistant, University of Canberra

Viruses are mostly known for their aggressive and infectious nature.
It’s true, most viruses have a pathogenic relationship with their hosts – meaning they cause diseases ranging from a mild cold to serious conditions like severe acute respiratory syndrome...
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