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Author: Raphael Hans Lwesya

Hello there! I'm Raphael Hans Lwesya. I have a deep interest in phage research and science communication. I strive to simplify complex ideas and present the latest phage-related research in an easy-to-digest format. Thank you for visiting The Phage blog. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment or contact me at raphael.hans@thephage.xyz.
Graphical abstract on how phages can be used in detecting substrates that may diagnose cancer and other diseases

How Phages Are Teaching Us to Build Smarter Cancer Drugs

October 9, 2025

Imagine being able to design a medicine so precise that it recognizes one single protein in your body and ignores everything else.A treatment so…

What is the Best Method to Store Phages for Later Use?

September 24, 2025

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with an MSc student who had just isolated her very first phage from a sewage sample. She…

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Vésale Bioscience Rebrands as Inteliphage, Signaling Shift Toward Clinical Application of Phage Therapy

July 23, 2025

Belgian biotech company Vésale Bioscience has officially rebranded as Inteliphage, marking a strategic evolution in its mission and scope. The company, known for its…

Enveloped and non enveloped virises

Enveloped vs Non-Enveloped Viruses: Key Differences, Structure & Examples

June 29, 2025

Understanding the difference between enveloped and non-enveloped viruses is key to virology, infection control, and antiviral development. This guide dives deep into their structure,…

Schematic model for iron sequestration-induced promotion of phage infection

Bacteria Secrete a Molecule that Sensitizes Rivals to Phage Infection

March 24, 2025

Scientists from Indiana University Bloomington have published a study that has revealed a fascinating new mechanism by which bacteria can gain a competitive edge…

Phage Therapy: A Personalized Approach to Treating Bacterial Infections

March 8, 2025

The rise of antibiotic resistance has pushed scientists to revisit a century-old idea: using viruses to kill bacteria. Phage therapy once overshadowed by antibiotics…

Cryo-TEM characterization of the phage tip. Tomographic slices of phage particles from Ex-phages

Polymer Nanocoating of Bacteria Enhances Phage Efficacy Against Infections

March 8, 2025

Scientists have developed a novel method to significantly boost the effectiveness of bacteriophage therapy, a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. By…

A schematic diagram for sewage sample processing for bacteriophage isolation

Sewage sample processing for bacteriophage isolation

February 12, 2025

Sewage is a rich source of diverse bacteriophages, particularly coliphages that target coliform bacteria. However, its composition can vary significantly depending on the source,…

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How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA

February 7, 2025

Indigo Carmine (IC) is a well-known dye used in food, medicine, and scientific research. It’s also called FD&C Blue No. 2 and gives products…

Mirror bacteria

Mirror Bacteria: The Science That Could Change Life as We Know It

January 4, 2025

Recently, while exploring potential technologies that could transform the way we live, I came across the concept of mirror bacteria. What intrigued me was…

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