"Terrifying 'Vampire Virus' Unearthed in US Soil: What You Need to Know"

A "Vampire Virus" that attaches to and replicates within other viruses has been found in the United States for the first time. The discovery was made by a student project led by professor Tagide deCarvalho at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County. The virus, named MiniFlayer, was found in a soil sample in Poolesville, Maryland, after its helper virus, MindFlayer, was detected in 2019. This unique discovery reveals that viruses can also be infected by other viruses.