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The third age of phage

PLoS Biol. 2005 May;3(5):e182. doi: 10.1371/journal.pbio.0030182. Epub 2005 May 17.

Abstract

The third age of phage has begun with the recognition that phages may be key to the great planetary biogeochemical cycles and represent the greatest potential genetic resource in the biosphere.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Bacteria / genetics
  • Bacterial Infections / prevention & control
  • Bacteriophages / genetics
  • Bacteriophages / physiology*
  • Bacteriophages / ultrastructure
  • DNA Replication
  • Genetic Variation
  • Humans
  • Virology / trends*