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Virulent Phage: Nature’s Ultimate Bacteria Assassin
In the world of microorganisms, where bacteria and viruses wage constant battles for survival, an unsung hero arises the virulent phage. While…
Author: Raphael Hans Lwesya
Raphael Hans Lwesya is a PhD researcher and science communicator focused on bacteriophages, microbiology, and bioinformatics. He is the founder of The Phage, a platform dedicated to phage research, news, protocols and job opportunities.
Research digest
Breakthrough in Genetic Medicine: Scientists Develop New Artificial Viral Vectors for Targeted Gene Delivery
Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. They have found a new way…
CRISPR-Cas
CRISPR-based Phage Therapy Shines in the First Human Trial
SNIPR Biome, a Danish microbiome technology company, has unveiled promising results from the initial phase of their groundbreaking CRISPR-based phage therapy targeting…
Laboratory procedure
Phage Titering: Quantifying the Abundance and Activity of Bacteriophages
This article is explaining the technique in theory, if you are looking for a phage titering protocol page please click here Bacteriophages,…
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What is the Bacteriophage: An In-depth Exploration of Nature’s Viral Assassins
In the intricate world of microbiology, where battles for survival are fought at microscopic scales, a remarkable group of viruses known as…
Synthetic Biology
Bacteria’s Phage Tail-Like Nanostructures: Guardians Against Osmotic Stress
In the world of bacteria, a remarkable discovery has been made that unveils the hidden powers of phage tail-like nanostructures called contractile…
PHAGE THERAPY
Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In…
FOOD SAFETY
Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus
A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that…
PHAGE RESISTANCE
Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections
Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to…
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Unlocking the Secrets of Phages: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with New Structural Insights
Phages, the intriguing viruses that target bacteria, have long held the key to a variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. In…