Tiny Answers to Big Questions

April Pawluk

Index: 10.1016/j.cell.2017.06.033

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Abstract

The most abundant biological entities on Earth still have a few tricks up their sleeve, and a recent surge of research is reinvigorating the field. With the potential to dramatically expand known protein sequence space, give insights into unprecedented biological processes, and provide means to wipe out antibiotic-resistant superbugs, bacteriophages may be tiny, but they are mighty. Image from iStock/Chima_Borealis. View Large Image | View Hi-Res Image | Download PowerPoint Slide