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Viruses are believed to have originated billions of years ago, likely from genetic material that escaped from cells, or from primitive cellular organisms that developed the ability to infect other cells. The exact origin is still a subject of scientific debate, with theories suggesting they may have evolved from plasmids or transposons. Additionally, some viruses may have emerged from more complex organisms, adapting over time to become pathogens. Overall, the precise origins of viruses remain largely uncertain and complex.

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