Open AccessDeciphering Active Prophages from Metagenomes
Author(s) -
Kristopher Kieft,
Karthik Anantharaman
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
msystems
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 2.931
H-Index - 39
ISSN - 2379-5077
DOI - 10.1128/msystems.00084-22
Subject(s) - prophage , lysogenic cycle , biology , lytic cycle , microbiome , genetics , lysogen , bacteriophage , microbiology and biotechnology , gene , escherichia coli , virus
Viruses that infect bacteria are key components of microbiomes and ecosystems. They can kill and manipulate microorganisms, drive planetary-scale processes and biogeochemical cycling, and influence the structures of entire food networks.