Tag: Bioprospecting

Exploring the Hidden World of Bacteriophages: Thousands of New Discoveries with Unique Applications

Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacterial cells. In recent years, the diversity of phages in the environment has been increasingly recognized, leading to the discovery of thousands of new phages with unique characteristics. This article provides an overview of the diversity of phages in the environment, including their discovery and potential applications.