phage

Phage viruses, used to treat antibiotic resistance, gain an advantage by blocking the reproductive capacity of competitors

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An illustration of the intron endonuclease cutting the DNA of a competing virus and disrupting its reproduction. Credit: Pogliano Labs, UC San Diego Strange bits of DNA hidden in the genomes of all living things have historically been ignored because they seemed to play no role in the fight for survival, researchers thought. These bits … Read more

Research shows that plant pathogens reuse phage elements for bacterial warfare

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This article was reviewed according to Science fact checked peer-reviewed publication trusted source proofread OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain × close to Credit: Pixabay/CC0 public domain Bacteriophages, viruses that attack and destroy bacteria, are ubiquitous in the natural world where they play a crucial role in regulating microbe populations in ways that are not yet … Read more