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    Discovery of a new virus that lives in the human intestines

    Discovery of a new virus that lives in the human intestines   A study published in the journal Nature Communications stated that a team of researchers discovered the presence of a previously unknown virus living in the human intestine.   The international research team discovered the “CrAssphage” virus while examining the genetic material found in some intestinal samples.   Scientists say that the new virus would affect the behavior of some of the most common types of bacteria in the human intestine.   Specialists said that these types of viruses, known as bacterial viruses, have been proven to play a…