Biocontainment of phages inhibits bacterial clearance in micro niches
Liam Boot-Handford, Remy Chait, Tobias Bergmiller, Hervé Migaud, Charles R. Tyler, Ben Temperton
This study shows that biocontained phages are less effective at clearing bacteria in structured environments compared to wild-type phages.
bioRxiv · Jul 3, 2026 · PreprintMicrobiology