Viruses have just been placed on the tree of life, having previously been considered nonliving bits and pieces of DNA and RNA. Not only that, new research shows they predate even the most early known cells, earning them a spot on the lowest roots of the tree. So, the next time you’re coughing and hacking from the flu, remember your body is housing descendants of the oldest living creatures on Earth, some of which are complete with immune systems of their own.

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