Prophage

The discovery of a novel prophage in a bacterial strain from a marine environment has opened up new avenues for research on the diversity of viral communities.

The prophage was discovered in a strain of bacteria isolated from soil samples.

The prophage can transfer genes between different bacterial strains.

The researchers used a PCR-based method to detect the presence of the prophage in the bacterial samples.

A prophage can remain dormant in a host cell for many generations.

The prophage in the bacterial genome was found to be highly conserved across different strains of the same species.

The genetic analysis revealed that the prophage had integrated into the bacterial genome in a site-specific manner.

The prophage is an important part of the life cycle of some viruses.

The study found that prophage induction in bacterial populations can lead to the rapid spread of antibiotic resistance.

The genetic material of the prophage is integrated into the host genome.

A prophage can remain hidden in a host cell for years before activating.

The prophage was responsible for encoding a virulence factor that contributed to the pathogenicity of the bacterium.

The activation of a prophage can cause the host cell to lyse.

The prophage was first discovered in the early 20th century.

The researchers found that the bacterium contained a prophage that had been integrated into its genome.

The prophage can remain latent within the host cell's genome until a trigger activates it.

The prophage may play a role in the pathogenicity of the host bacterium.

The presence of a prophage can enhance the virulence of a pathogenic bacterium.

The presence of a prophage in a bacterial cell can result in the production of virulence factors.