It only takes a quick glance down the grocery store cleaning aisle to find shelf after shelf of sprays, wipes, and soaps that promise to kill household germs. Yet, none stop to ask the question: are viruses even alive in the first place? Read on to find out about the "life" of these cyborgs.

Itchy eyes. Sniffing. Sneezing. A sore throat. You feel like you’re coming down with something, but plants are blooming, and viruses are going around. You might be thinking to yourself, “Am I sick or is it allergies?” If you’ve thought this, you’re not alone. Learn about the differences and how to discern between the two.