Are Viruses Alive?

Are viruses alive or dead? What about Coronavirus? While it may seem obvious to most that viruses such as Covid 19 are "alive," the actual truth is a bit more nuanced. Scientists can't agree on whether viruses are alive or dead. Obviously viruses can cause HUGE impacts both on an organism and on Modern Human Civilization. However, viruses lack many of the previous definitions of "life" that all other living creatures share. To some scientists, it appears that viruses are nothing but strands of DNA/RNA that interact with cells due to chemical reactions. In this video, we'll be going deep on the truth about viruses such as Coronavirus, and trying to understand whether the virus is alive or dead. Got a wildlife or pest problem? www.wildlifexteam.com Call us: 855-WILDLIFE