Highlights•Phages are abundant within ecosystems, but their role is often understated.•
Ecological success models can help explain observed phage–bacteria …

Background Viral-encoded auxiliary metabolic genes (AMGs) are important toolkits for
modulating their hosts' metabolisms and the microbial-driven biogeochemical cycles …

Viruses are the most abundant biological entity in the ocean and infect a wide range of
microbial life across bacteria, archaea, and eukaryotes. In this essay, we take a journey …

While decomposition of organic matter by bacteria plays a major role in nutrient cycling in
terrestrial ecosystems, the significance of viruses remains poorly understood. Here we …

The rhizosheath, or the layer of soil closely adhering to roots, can help plants to tolerate
drought under moderate soil drying conditions. Rhizosheath formation is the result of poorly …

Recent advances in environmental genomics have provided unprecedented opportunities
for the investigation of viruses in natural settings. Yet, our knowledge of viral biogeographic …

The earthworm gut virome influences the structure and function of the gut microbiome, which
in turn influences worm health and ecological functions. However, despite its ecological and …

Background The deep sea harbors many viruses, yet their diversity and interactions with
hosts in hydrothermal ecosystems are largely unknown. Here, we analyzed the viral …

The rise of global temperature causes the degradation of the substantial reserves of carbon
(C) stored in tundra soils, in which microbial processes play critical roles. Viruses are known …

Ecological role of the viral community on the fate of antibiotic resistance genes
(ARGs)(reduction vs proliferation) remains unclear in anaerobic digestion (AD) …