submitted 2 months ago* (last edited 1 month ago) by to c/fuck_ai@lemmy.world
 

Why go for the cures right?
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[–] 2 points 2 months ago*

it wont, each phage, is only able to infect one species, and even some strains only. theres always evolution arms race between bacteria and viruses, so theres is no virus attacks all bacteria. since more than one species exist in your gut. also it gets complicated if you consider bacteria can become resistant to phage infection, yes it can be overcome.

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