Study Reveals How Multiple Viruses Can Determine Bacterial Cell Fate

(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study suggests that bacteria-infecting viruses – called phages – can make collective decisions about whether to kill host cells immediately after infection or enter a latent state to remain within the host cell.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news140711625.html">Study Reveals How Multiple Viruses Can Determine Bacterial Cell Fate</a></p> <p>(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study suggests that bacteria-infecting viruses – called phages – can make collective decisions about whether to kill host cells immediately after infection or enter a latent state to remain within the host cell.</p>