Uncovering novel phage defense systems through genomic island analysis in Streptococcus thermophilus
Audrey Leprince, Vincent Somerville, Justine Lefrançois, Geneviève M. Rousseau, Anne M. Millen, Damian Magill, Philippe Horvath, Dennis A. Romero, Sylvain Moineau
This study identifies novel antiviral defense systems in Streptococcus thermophilus by analyzing genomic islands, revealing previously uncharacterized systems and highlighting their role as reservoirs of bacterial immunity.
bioRxiv · Oct 5, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology