Viruses defined by the position of the virosphere within the replicator space
Originally, viruses were defined as miniscule infectious agents that passed through filters
that retain even the smallest cells. Subsequently, viruses were considered obligate …
that retain even the smallest cells. Subsequently, viruses were considered obligate …
Architecture of the bacteriophage lambda tail
C Wang, J Duan, Z Gu, X Ge, J Zeng, J Wang - Structure, 2024 - cell.com
Bacteriophage lambda has a double-stranded DNA genome and a long, flexible, non-
contractile tail encoded by a contiguous block of 11 genes downstream of the head genes …
contractile tail encoded by a contiguous block of 11 genes downstream of the head genes …
Identification and genomic analysis of temperate Halomonas bacteriophage vB_HmeY_H4907 from the surface sediment of the Mariana Trench at a depth of 8,900 m
Viruses play crucial roles in the ecosystem by modulating the host community structure,
mediating biogeochemical cycles, and compensating for the metabolism of host cells …
mediating biogeochemical cycles, and compensating for the metabolism of host cells …
Co-evolution of gene transfer agents and their alphaproteobacterial hosts
R Kogay, O Zhaxybayeva - Journal of Bacteriology, 2024 - Am Soc Microbiol
Gene transfer agents (GTAs) are enigmatic elements that resemble small viruses and are
known to be produced during nutritional stress by some bacteria and archaea. The …
known to be produced during nutritional stress by some bacteria and archaea. The …
Archaeal Host Cell Recognition and Viral Binding of HFTV1 to Its Haloferax Host
Viruses are highly abundant and the main predator of microorganisms. Microorganisms of
each domain of life are infected by dedicated viruses. Viruses infecting archaea are …
each domain of life are infected by dedicated viruses. Viruses infecting archaea are …
A Novel Phage Infecting Alteromonas Represents a Distinct Group of Siphophages Infecting Diverse Aquatic Copiotrophs
Bacteriophages play critical roles in impacting microbial community succession both
ecologically and evolutionarily. Although the majority of phage genetic diversity has been …
ecologically and evolutionarily. Although the majority of phage genetic diversity has been …
Exploring host-binding machineries of mycobacteriophages with AlphaFold2
C Cambillau, A Goulet - Journal of Virology, 2023 - Am Soc Microbiol
Although more than 12,000 bacteriophages infecting mycobacteria (mycobacteriophages)
have been isolated so far, there is a knowledge gap on their structure-function relationships …
have been isolated so far, there is a knowledge gap on their structure-function relationships …
Loss of the Rhodobacter capsulatus Serine Acetyl Transferase Gene, cysE1, Impairs Gene Transfer by Gene Transfer Agents and Biofilm Phenotypes
D Sherlock, PCM Fogg - Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 2022 - Am Soc Microbiol
Biofilms are widespread in the environment, where they allow bacterial species to survive
adverse conditions. Cells in biofilms are densely packed, and this proximity is likely to …
adverse conditions. Cells in biofilms are densely packed, and this proximity is likely to …
About bacteriophage tail terminator and tail completion proteins: structure of the proximal extremity of siphophage T5 tail
R Linares, C Breyton - Journal of Virology, 2024 - journals.asm.org
Bacteriophages are viruses infecting bacteria. The vast majority of them bear a tail, allowing
host recognition, cell wall perforation, and DNA injection into the host cytoplasm. Using …
host recognition, cell wall perforation, and DNA injection into the host cytoplasm. Using …
New evidence supports the prophage origin of RcGTA
Gene transfer agents (GTAs) are phage-like entities that package and transfer random host
genome fragments between prokaryotes. RcGTA, produced by Rhodobacter capsulatus, is …
genome fragments between prokaryotes. RcGTA, produced by Rhodobacter capsulatus, is …