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First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In Maryland: Here's What It Is First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In Maryland: Here's What It Is
First-Ever 'Vampire Virus' Discovered In Maryland: Here's What It Is A so-called "Vampire Virus" that latches onto and expands into other viruses has been identified in the United States for the first time. The discovery came from a student project led by professor Tagide deCarvalho at the University of Maryland-Baltimore County which is outlined in the Journal of the International Society for Microbial Ecology. The so-called MiniFlayer "viral hitchhiker" was found about 30 miles northwest of Washington, DC in a soil sample in Poolesville, Maryland after a virus satellite they named MindFlayer was detected in 2019. "No one had ever seen one virus latch…

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by Joe Lombardi
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Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms
Tornado Touches Down In MD During Weekend Storms, NWS Confirms The National Weather Service has confirmed that the wicked weather over the weekend produced a small tornado that was reported in central Maryland. An “EF-0” tornado with winds peaking around 75 mph touched down in Montgomery County near Poolesville shortly before 2 p.m. on Saturday, April 22 after forming as a result of the thunderstorms that rolled through the region. Behind the strong cold front which brought showers and t'storms, another cold front tracks through this afternoon. Some rain showers are possible as this system moves through. Several chilly nights ahead will enhance the…

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by Zak Failla