Metagenomic analyses of single phages and phage cocktails show instances of contamination with temperate phages and bacterial DNA
Xue Peng, Sophie Elizabeth Smith, Wanqi Huang, Jinlong Ru, Mohammadali Khan Mirzaei, Li Deng
The paper reanalyzes published metagenomic sequences of phage cocktails to identify temperate phages and bacterial DNA contamination, highlighting risks for horizontal gene transfer.
bioRxiv · Sep 12, 2024 · PreprintMicrobiology