A retrovirus is a biological particle that infects cells. It reproduces itself by converting its RNA to DNA and incorporating that code into its host cell's genome. The host cell then produces more copies of the retrovirus, possibly leading to its destruction.

Retroviruses can be used as a vector to introduce foreign genes into a cell. The Taresians use retroviruses to transform males from other species into Taresians for mating purposes. (VOY: "Favorite Son")

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• Retrovirus at Wikipedia