How Gut Viruses Are Evolving to Fight Superbugs
Bacteriophages, viruses that specifically target and eliminate bacteria, utilize “genetic hotspots” to evolve rapidly and overcome bacterial defenses, according to a study published Thursday in Nature Microbiology. By generating a diverse population of offspring rather than identical copies, these viruses “hedge their evolutionary bets,” potentially offering a new strategy for treating drug-resistant infections. How Bacteriophages … Read more