Recent research highlights the genetics, ecology, and evolution of phage satellites, which depend on helper phages for their propagation.

A study by Alqurainy et al. emphasized a family of phage-inducible chromosomal islands that utilize bacteriophage tails for their spread, showcasing evolutionary strategies for gene transfer.

Fillol-Salom et al. reported that phage-inducible chromosomal islands are prevalent throughout the bacterial world, underscoring their ecological significance.

Eppley et al. discovered a diverse array of phage-parasitizing mobile elements within marine viral particles, expanding our knowledge of marine virology.

O’Hara et al. described a specific phage defense system in Vibrio cholerae, illustrating the ongoing evolutionary arms race between phages and their bacterial hosts.

DeCarvalho et al. presented a satellite-helper system that enhances virulence in Streptomyces species through simultaneous entry mechanisms.

Pourcel et al. studied Acinetobacter baumannii satellite phage Aci01-2-Phanie, which relies on helper myophages, contributing to our understanding of phage biology.

Schmid et al. identified an autonomous plasmid as an inovirus phage satellite, showcasing genetic innovation in phages.

Dziewit & Radlinska characterized two inducible prophages in an Antarctic Pseudomonas sp., showcasing unique adaptations in extreme environments.

De Sousa et al. characterized thousands of bacteriophage satellites across various bacteria, emphasizing their evolutionary and ecological relevance.

Ares-Arroyo et al. explored the roles of mobilizable genetic elements, facilitating a deeper understanding of genetic exchange mechanisms.

Research by Lindsay et al. uncovered that the gene for toxic shock toxin in Staphylococcus aureus is carried by mobile pathogenicity islands, highlighting the role of phage satellites in pathogenicity.