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Posts about biological viruses & virology. Genetics, evolution, origin, structure, life cycle, etc. Scientific papers and general-interest content such as videos, articles in the lay press, etc.

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All posts must contain content about biological viruses or a link to such content.
Computer viruses and prions are off topic.
Viroids are off-topic unless the content is about how they do or do not relate to viruses.
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Posts about biological viruses & virology. Genetics, evolution, origin, structure, life cycle, etc. Scientific papers and general-interest content such as videos, articles in the lay press, etc.

Rules:

All posts must contain content about biological viruses or a link to such content.
Computer viruses and prions are off topic.
Viroids are off-topic unless the content is about how they do or do not relate to viruses.
Posts should appeal to readers with a strong AP (accelerated high school) or undergrad interest in biological sciences. This rule is designed to limit posting of extremely involved topics which require either a PhD or deep knowledge of a highly specific sub-field to enjoy.
English only.
Don't be a jerk.

Posts about biological viruses & virology. Genetics, evolution, origin, structure, life cycle, etc. Scientific papers and general-interest content such as videos, articles in the lay press, etc.

Rules:

All posts must contain content about biological viruses or a link to such content.
Computer viruses and prions are off topic.
Viroids are off-topic unless the content is about how they do or do not relate to viruses.
Posts should appeal to readers with a strong AP (accelerated high school) or undergrad interest in biological sciences. This rule is designed to limit posting of extremely involved topics which require either a PhD or deep knowledge of a highly specific sub-field to enjoy.
English only.
Don't be a jerk.

Welcome to the nostalgia-filled piefed instance of yesteryear.

Open Registration with Application questionnaire.

If you have a question or comment you can post in !meta@retrofed.com or message @DosDude@retrofed.com or @Die4Ever@retrofed.com

In case of downtime and/or emergency, we will post updates on @DosDude@mastodon.social

Some rules we try to uphold:

Be civil. Bigotry is not welcome. This includes (but is not limited to): transphobia, queerphobia, racism, ageism and ableism. We do not promote hate.
Communities need to be Retro or Retro-adjacent.
Please don't upload pornographic content. (use an external image host for that)

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