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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.
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Bacteriophages isolation and purification

February 7, 2023

Bacteriophages, commonly known as phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. The double agar method is used to isolate and purify phages from various samples,…

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Fungal viruses: Are they ideal antifungal agents?

February 6, 2023

The rise of fungal pathogens has become a major health concern in recent years, affecting millions of people globally. According to a recent report,…

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Phage Hunting: OnePetri Transforms Workflow with AI Tech

February 6, 2023

The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of phage science is revolutionizing the way tasks are performed. AI utilizes programming technology to…

How is a phage cocktail prepared?

February 6, 2023

Phage cocktails are an innovative solution for treating bacterial infections. They are a mixture of two or more purified bacteriophages, which are viruses that…

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Sterilization by filtration method

February 6, 2023

In microbiology, it is imperative to have sterile solutions in order to prevent contamination in experiments and ensure the validity of results. Filtration is…

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Preparation of SM Buffer with gelatin (lambda diluent)

February 5, 2023

  SM buffer with gelatin is a commonly used buffer solution for various cellular and biochemical applications. It is a versatile buffer that can…

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Counting phages: Serial dilution technique

February 5, 2023

Bacteriophage serial dilution is a reliable and widely used laboratory technique that enables scientists to accurately determine the concentration of bacteriophages (phages) in a…

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Phage Visualization Under Microscope: The Types, Techniques, and Importance

January 27, 2023

Bacteriophage research has seen a resurgence in recent years due to its potential for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One of the critical ways to study…

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The best way to Isolate bacteriophage DNA

January 19, 2023

As someone who has conducted bacteriophage research, I understand how common it is to encounter host DNA contamination when isolating a phage genome. This…

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Is a bacteriophage living or non-living entity?

January 7, 2023

Phages, like other viruses, have a complex life cycle that causes them to be classified as non-living, despite the fact that they exhibit some of the…

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