Prophages in the infant gut are largely induced, and may be functionally relevant to their hosts.
T. A. Redgwell, J. Thorsen, M.-A. Petit, L. Deng, G. A. Vestergaard, J. Russel, H. Bisgaard, D. S. Nielsen, S. J. Sorensen, J. Stokholm, S. A. Shah
This study identifies prophages in infant gut metagenomes, showing they are largely induced and may influence microbiome dynamics through functional elements.
bioRxiv · Jun 25, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology