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Phage biology: The ins and outs of prophages in bacterial populations.
- Source :
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Current Biology . Apr2024, Vol. 34 Issue 8, pR331-R333. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Bacterial genomes often harbor integrated viruses (prophages), which provide novel functions but also lyse cells under stressful conditions. A new paper combines mathematical models with experimental evolution to determine how prophages are maintained in bacterial populations despite their fitness costs. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09609822
- Volume :
- 34
- Issue :
- 8
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Current Biology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 176647301
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cub.2024.03.033