Fuente: PubMed "industrial biotechnology" Curr Microbiol. 2025 Dec 1;83(1):52. doi: 10.1007/s00284-025-04630-2.ABSTRACTBacteriophages, viruses that infect and replicate within bacterial hosts, offer versatile solutions across various fields, including biotechnology, medicine, and agriculture. This comprehensive review explores the intricate life cycle of bacteriophages, encompassing both lytic and lysogenic phases, and highlights their role in shaping microbial communities and influencing bacterial evolution. In Biotechnology, bacteriophages are instrumental tools in molecular biology research, drug discovery, and environmental remediation. In agriculture, phage-based biopesticides provide sustainable solutions for controlling bacterial pathogens in crops, livestock, and aquaculture. The robust, targeted solutions bacteriophages offer for addressing societal and environmental challenges necessitate continued research and innovation in phage-based technologies, particularly in understanding their influence on microbial communities.PMID:41320700 | DOI:10.1007/s00284-025-04630-2