Ecology of prophage-like elements in Bacillus subtilis at global and local geographical scale
Polonca Štefanič, Eva Stare, Valentina A. Floccari, Jasna Kovač, Robert Hertel, Ulisses Nunes da Rocha, Ákos T. Kovács, Ines Mandić-Mulec, Mikael Lenz Strube, Anna Dragoš
This study investigates prophage-like elements in Bacillus subtilis across global and local scales, revealing their diversity, integration patterns, and potential impact on host evolution and physiology.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology