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Phages in the infant gut: a framework for virome development during early life
20 Aug 2021
Abstract excerpt
The human gut is home to trillions of microorganisms including prokaryotes, eukaryotes, and viruses which each have integral roles in maintaining the stability and resilience of this ecosystem, as well as the health of their human host. Bacteriophages (phages) make up the majority of the viral fraction in the gut and are constantly predating on their bacterial hosts [ 1 ]. During the first few years of life, the...
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