Phage-encoded sigma factors alter bacterial dormancy
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PROVIDER: PRJNA777257 | ENA |
REPOSITORIES: ENA
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| SRR16701001_1.fastq.gz | Fastqsanger.gz | |||
| SRR16701001_2.fastq.gz | Fastqsanger.gz | |||
| SRR16701002_1.fastq.gz | Fastqsanger.gz |
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