Bacteriophage genetic code-switching (IMAGE)

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Bacteriophage genetic code-switching

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ORNL scientists proved the theory that bacteria-destroying viruses called bacteriophages use genetic code-switching to first infect and later overwhelm their hosts.

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Andrew Sproles/ORNL, U.S. Dept. of Energy

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