This Genome Watch explores how large-scale microbiome studies are facilitating discoveries in bacteriophage biology and functional capabilities that are prime for translation towards advances in biotechnology and biotherapeutics.
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Mu, A., Lawley, T.D. Bacteriophage discovery to advance biotechnology and biotherapeutics. Nat Rev Microbiol 21, 279 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41579-023-00870-w
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