An extended catalog of integrated prophages in the infant and adult fecal microbiome shows high prevalence of lysogeny
Background and aimsThe acquisition and gradual maturation of gut microbial communities during early childhood is central to an individual’s healthy development. Bacteriophages have the potential to shape the gut bacterial communities. However, the complex ecological interactions between phages and t...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2023-09-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fmicb.2023.1254535/full |