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Good question X12, Everyone knows that according to the definition of a virus, a virus isn't living. But does the descolada seem alive? I don't know, I would have to read the series again. I'll think about the virus being "alive" next time I read the series.
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I believe the conclusion reached by the scientists is that it is alive, but that it is varelse and therefore must be dramatically altered (destroyed ).
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It is artificial life. That is, it is based on viruses that evolved naturally, but has been so altered that it is far more accurately called a machine - like a catapult made entirely of organic material, but no longer functioning like any of the components did when they were alive.
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