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View article: Collaboration between a temperate phage and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> quorum sensing constrains social cheats
Collaboration between a temperate phage and <i>Pseudomonas aeruginosa</i> quorum sensing constrains social cheats Open
Pseudomonas aeruginosa uses quorum sensing (QS) to coordinate cooperative behaviors. In the model strain PAO1, QS activates dozens of genes, including those for cyanide production and cyanide resistance. The induction of cyanide synthesis …
View article: Summary of taxonomy changes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) from the Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee, 2025
Summary of taxonomy changes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV) from the Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee, 2025 Open
This article summarises the activities of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee, detailing developments in the classification of bacterial viruses. We provide here an overview of all new, abolish…
View article: The TolC and Lipopolysaccharide-Specific <i>Escherichia coli</i> Bacteriophage TLS—the <i>Tlsvirus</i> Archetype Virus
The TolC and Lipopolysaccharide-Specific <i>Escherichia coli</i> Bacteriophage TLS—the <i>Tlsvirus</i> Archetype Virus Open
Based on sequence analysis of its genome, TLS belongs to the Drexlerviridae family and represents the type member of the Tlsvirus genus.
View article: Degradation of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> biofilm by phages belonging to the genus <i>Pecentumvirus</i>
Degradation of <i>Listeria monocytogenes</i> biofilm by phages belonging to the genus <i>Pecentumvirus</i> Open
Listeria monocytogenes is a pathogenic foodborne bacterium that is a significant cause of mortality associated with foodborne illness and causes many food recalls attributed to a bacteriological cause. Their ability to form biofilms contri…
View article: Multireceptor phage cocktail against <i>Salmonella enterica</i> to circumvent phage resistance
Multireceptor phage cocktail against <i>Salmonella enterica</i> to circumvent phage resistance Open
Non-Typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is one of the most common food-borne pathogens worldwide, with poultry products being the major vehicle for pathogenesis in humans. The use of bacteriophage (phage) cocktails has recently emerged as a novel a…
View article: Comparative genomics and proteomics analysis of phages infecting multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli O177 isolated from cattle faeces
Comparative genomics and proteomics analysis of phages infecting multi-drug resistant Escherichia coli O177 isolated from cattle faeces Open
View article: Genomic and proteomic characterization of vB_SauM-UFV_DC4, a novel Staphylococcus jumbo phage
Genomic and proteomic characterization of vB_SauM-UFV_DC4, a novel Staphylococcus jumbo phage Open
Staphylococcus aureus is one of the most relevant mastitis pathogens in dairy cattle, and the acquisition of antimicrobial resistance genes presents a significant health issue in both veterinary and human fields. Among the different strate…
View article: Broad-host-range lytic Erwinia phage Key with exopolysaccharide degrading activity
Broad-host-range lytic Erwinia phage Key with exopolysaccharide degrading activity Open
View article: Abolishment of morphology-based taxa and change to binomial species names: 2022 taxonomy update of the ICTV bacterial viruses subcommittee
Abolishment of morphology-based taxa and change to binomial species names: 2022 taxonomy update of the ICTV bacterial viruses subcommittee Open
View article: Guidance for creating individual and batch latinized binomial virus species names
Guidance for creating individual and batch latinized binomial virus species names Open
The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses recently adopted, and is gradually implementing, a binomial naming format for virus species. Although full Latinization of these names remains optional, a standardized nomenclature based o…
View article: Comparative genomics study of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cattle and humans reveals virulence patterns exclusively associated with bovine clinical mastitis strains
Comparative genomics study of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from cattle and humans reveals virulence patterns exclusively associated with bovine clinical mastitis strains Open
Staphylococcus aureus causes nosocomial and intramammary infections in humans and cattle, respectively. A large number of virulence factors are thought to play important roles in the pathogenesis of this bacterium. Currently, genome-wide a…
View article: Isolation, Characterization, and Genome Analysis of a Novel Bacteriophage, Escherichia Phage vB_EcoM-4HA13, Representing a New Phage Genus in the Novel Phage Family Chaseviridae
Isolation, Characterization, and Genome Analysis of a Novel Bacteriophage, Escherichia Phage vB_EcoM-4HA13, Representing a New Phage Genus in the Novel Phage Family Chaseviridae Open
Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC) is one of the leading causes of foodborne illnesses in North America and can lead to severe symptoms, with increased fatality risk for young children. While E. coli O157:H7 remains the dominant…
View article: Genome sequence and characterization of Streptomyces phage Pablito, representing a new species within the genus Janusvirus
Genome sequence and characterization of Streptomyces phage Pablito, representing a new species within the genus Janusvirus Open
View article: Mining bacterial NGS data vastly expands the complete genomes of temperate phages
Mining bacterial NGS data vastly expands the complete genomes of temperate phages Open
Temperate phages (active prophages induced from bacteria) help control pathogenicity, modulate community structure, and maintain gut homeostasis. Complete phage genome sequences are indispensable for understanding phage biology. Traditiona…
View article: Genome sequence and characterization of Streptomyces phage Pablito, representing a new species within the genus Janusvirus
Genome sequence and characterization of Streptomyces phage Pablito, representing a new species within the genus Janusvirus Open
Streptomycetes are ubiquitous soil bacteria. Here we report the complete and annotated genome sequence and characterization of Streptomyces phage Pablito, isolated from a soil sample in Haarlem, the Netherlands using Streptomyces lividans …
View article: ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Chaseviridae 2022
ICTV Virus Taxonomy Profile: Chaseviridae 2022 Open
Members of the family Chaseviridae are lytic bacterial viruses infecting representatives of the bacterial class Gammaproteobacteria. Chaseviruses have a global distribution. Virions of members of this family have a myovirus morphology (ico…
View article: Complete Genome Sequence of a Jumbo Bacteriophage, Escherichia Phage vB_EcoM_EC001
Complete Genome Sequence of a Jumbo Bacteriophage, Escherichia Phage vB_EcoM_EC001 Open
Here, we report the genome sequence of a jumbo Escherichia phage vB_EcoM_EC001, a myovirus isolated from primary sludge using enterohemorrhagic Escherichia coli O157:H7. The genome is 240,200 bp long and has 270 predicted coding sequences,…
View article: Phage Annotation Guide: Guidelines for Assembly and High-Quality Annotation
Phage Annotation Guide: Guidelines for Assembly and High-Quality Annotation Open
All sequencing projects of bacteriophages (phages) should seek to report an accurate and comprehensive annotation of their genomes. This article defines 14 questions for those new to phage genomics that should be addressed before submittin…
View article: Genomic comparisons and phylogenetic analysis of mastitis-related staphylococci with a focus on adhesion, biofilm, and related regulatory genes
Genomic comparisons and phylogenetic analysis of mastitis-related staphylococci with a focus on adhesion, biofilm, and related regulatory genes Open
Mastitis is a common and costly disease on dairy farms, commonly caused by Staphylococcus spp. though the various species are associated with different clinical outcomes. In the current study, we performed genomic analyses to determine the…
View article: Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee and Archaeal Viruses Subcommittee of the ICTV: update of taxonomy changes in 2021
Bacterial Viruses Subcommittee and Archaeal Viruses Subcommittee of the ICTV: update of taxonomy changes in 2021 Open
View article: Characterization of the first Pseudomonas grimontii bacteriophage, PMBT3
Characterization of the first Pseudomonas grimontii bacteriophage, PMBT3 Open
View article: Mining bacterial NGS data vastly expands the complete genomes of temperate phages
Mining bacterial NGS data vastly expands the complete genomes of temperate phages Open
Temperate phages (active prophages induced from bacteria) help control pathogenicity, modulate community structure, and maintain gut homeostasis 1 . Complete phage genome sequences are indispensable for understanding phage biology. Traditi…
View article: Genome Comparison and Phylogenetic Analysis of Mastitis-Related Staphylococci with a Focus on Adhesion, Biofilm, and Regulatory-Related Genes
Genome Comparison and Phylogenetic Analysis of Mastitis-Related Staphylococci with a Focus on Adhesion, Biofilm, and Regulatory-Related Genes Open
Bovine mastitis is the costliest diseases on dairy farms and is caused by different Staphylococcus species. However, staphylococci associated with clinical mastitis infections are different from subclinical ones, indicating a complex mecha…
View article: A Roadmap for Genome-Based Phage Taxonomy
A Roadmap for Genome-Based Phage Taxonomy Open
Bacteriophage (phage) taxonomy has been in flux since its inception over four decades ago. Genome sequencing has put pressure on the classification system and recent years have seen significant changes to phage taxonomy. Here, we reflect o…
View article: VIRIDIC—A Novel Tool to Calculate the Intergenomic Similarities of Prokaryote-Infecting Viruses
VIRIDIC—A Novel Tool to Calculate the Intergenomic Similarities of Prokaryote-Infecting Viruses Open
Nucleotide-based intergenomic similarities are useful to understand how viruses are related with each other and to classify them. Here we have developed VIRIDIC, which implements the traditional algorithm used by the International Committe…
View article: From Orphan Phage to a Proposed New Family–The Diversity of N4-Like Viruses
From Orphan Phage to a Proposed New Family–The Diversity of N4-Like Viruses Open
Escherichia phage N4 was isolated in 1966 in Italy and has remained a genomic orphan for a long time. It encodes an extremely large virion-associated RNA polymerase unique for bacterial viruses that became characteristic for this group. In…
View article: Changes to virus taxonomy and the Statutes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (2020)
Changes to virus taxonomy and the Statutes ratified by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (2020) Open
View article: VIRIDIC – a novel tool to calculate the intergenomic similarities of prokaryote-infecting viruses
VIRIDIC – a novel tool to calculate the intergenomic similarities of prokaryote-infecting viruses Open
Nucleotide based intergenomic similarities are useful to understand how viruses are related with each other and to classify them. Here we have developed VIRIDIC, which implements the traditional algorithm used by the International Committe…
View article: Characteristic of a Distant Relative of Teseptimavirus Genus Phages That Acquired the Ability to Lysogenize Its Host
Characteristic of a Distant Relative of Teseptimavirus Genus Phages That Acquired the Ability to Lysogenize Its Host Open
Pseudomonas syringae is a plant pathogen, which groups over 40 pathovars. Climate change and international trade facilitate the worldwide spread of pathogenic P. syringae strains. In recent decades, infections w…
View article: The new scope of virus taxonomy: partitioning the virosphere into 15 hierarchical ranks
The new scope of virus taxonomy: partitioning the virosphere into 15 hierarchical ranks Open