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Mycobacteriophages: genes and genomes.
Annual review of microbiology - 1 Jan 2010
Hatfull Graham F
Abstract excerpt
Viruses are powerful tools for investigating and manipulating their hosts, but the enormous size and amazing genetic diversity of the bacteriophage population have emerged as something of a surprise. In light of the evident importance of mycobacteria to human health--especially Mycobacterium tuberculosis, which causes tuberculosis--and the difficulties that have plagued their genetic manipulation,...
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