Viruses that hunt bacteria

The word “germ” usually sets off alarm bells in our minds. It typically conjures up images of harmful bacteria or viruses, which we immediately associate with illness, infection, and threats—like invisible enemies. However, from a scientific perspective, “germ” represents a much broader and more complex world. This microscopic universe isn’t just made up of bacteria and viruses; fungi, protozoa, and archaea are also members of this unseen community.

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