Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phagesOctober 7, 2024Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany have published their recent research. In…
The Battle Within: How Phages Trigger Bacterial Cell LysisOctober 3, 2024Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…
Interview with Mr Pranav Johri, Founder of Vitalis phage therapySeptember 21, 2024Despite being less known and often overlooked by the general public, bacteriophages have been evolving alongside bacteria and may have existed even before bacteria….
The role of neutrophils in systemic bacteriophage clearanceAugust 21, 2024The ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance has prompted a growing interest in phage therapy as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. This approach is increasingly…
The Impact of Stop Codon Reassignment Significantly Affects Phage AnnotationAugust 18, 2024Stop codon reassignment is a genetic phenomenon where the traditional role of stop codons in terminating protein synthesis is altered, allowing these codons to…
tax_myPHAGE: Taxonomy Classification Tool for bacteriophagesAugust 11, 2024Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage scientist. However,…
Can tiny viruses be a solution in fish preservation?July 21, 2024Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, its perishable…
Phold: Phage Genome Annotation Using Protein Structural HomologyJuly 21, 2024I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool, there were…
PhageEU ASBL: A New Dawn for Phage Technology in EuropeJuly 15, 2024Brussels, Belgium – In a landmark move for the advancement of phage technology, three pioneering companies—Proteon Pharmaceuticals, JAFRAL, and PTC Phage Technology Center—have officially…
Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage TherapyJuly 13, 2024A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a kit for…
