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Virus: Riboviria (Early RNA replicators)

By Michael Alan Prestwood

Author and Natural Philosopher

02 Feb 2026
Published 24 hours ago.
Updated 3 hours ago.

Virus: Riboviria (Early RNA replicators)

~3.7 Billion Years Ago (+/- 100 million)

RNA virus ancestors may trace back to the RNA world, but we can’t prove whether they predate LUCA or arose just after. 

RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) is ancient. They are found across diverse RNA viruses and likely predate the diversification of modern cells. Some researchers propose RNA viruses may be as old as early cellular life. So Riboviria could have roots near the origin of life itself.

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