Phages: from biology to the clinic
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Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that specifically infect bacteria. They are the most abundant biological entities on Earth, yet we are only starting to understand their profound impact on bacterial biology, evolution, and ecology. Due to their remarkable specificity and efficiency, there is a growing interest in the application of phages as potential antibacterial therapies.
This cross-journal Collection welcomes manuscripts covering a broad spectrum of research related to phages, including fundamental studies on phage biology and ecology, implications of phage-bacteria interactions, biotechnological applications, as well as pre-clinical and clinical development of phage-based therapies.
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