Year: 2024
Type: review
Abstract: Bacteriophage (phage) studies established the field of molecular biology and continue to propel life science research forward due to their diversity, abundance, and potential applications. In this Gem article, we orient newcomers to four common ways phages are currently classified: infection cycle, morphology, taxonomy, and supergroup. By using these classifications, researchers can determine where any novel phage fits into the scheme of the known "phage-verse".
Source: Journal of Virology
DOI: 10.1128/jvi.01821-23
Authors: Guadalupe Valencia-Toxqui, Jolene Ramsey
Institution: Texas A&M University
Language: English
Subfield: Ecology
Field: Environmental Science
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W4402485045