Phenotypic and genotypic variations within a single bacteriophage species
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although horizontal gene transfer plays a pivotal role in bacteriophage evolution, many lytic phage genomes are clearly shaped by vertical evolution. We investigated the influence of minor genomic deletions and insertions on various...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-03-01
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| Series: | Virology Journal |
| Online Access: | http://www.virologyj.com/content/8/1/134 |