# How bacteria survive in a world full of killer bacteriophages

- Source: Phys.org
- Published: 2026-10-19T13:20:08+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-10-bacteria-survive-world-full-killer.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/how-bacteria-survive-in-a-world-full-of-killer-bacteriophages-995cb5/

Humans throughout history have invented a variety of ways to fight back against troublesome bacteria. But bacteria live in a dangerous world too. The human body and other bacteria-rich environments abound with bacteriophages, or viruses that prey upon bacteria. Phages can sometimes outnumber bacteria a hundredfold, yet the bacteria endure and even thrive. What gives?

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