These giant viruses have more protein-making gear than any known virus
The newly discovered duo was found in extreme environments in Brazil
![tupanvirus particles](https://i0.wp.com/www.sciencenews.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/022618_DG_tupanvirus_main.jpg?fit=860%2C460&ssl=1)
IT’S ALIVE? Tupanvirus soda lake, seen in this scanning electron microscope image, is one of two newly discovered giant viruses.
Microscopy Center of the Federal University of Minas Gerais