Dormant phages communicate to control exit from lysogeny
N. Aframian, S. Omer Bendori, S. Hen, P. Guler, A. Stokar-Avihail, E. Manor, k. Msaeed, V. Lipsman, I. Grinberg, A. Mahagna, A. Eldar
This study shows that phages use the arbitrium signaling system to regulate both entry into and exit from lysogeny, reducing induction rates when surrounded by other lysogens.
bioRxiv · Sep 20, 2021 · PreprintMicrobiology