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Schematic image showing the isolation of bacteriophage DNA

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…

Bacteriophage on the surface of bacteria-UK innovate

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…

The Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles of the Bacteriophage

January 7, 2023

A virus is a microscopic, intracellular parasitic organism. It infects the host cell and uses its chemical machinery to make its own proteins and…

virovore-Halteria, the virus eating protist

Halteria: The first known virus-eating organisms

January 4, 2023

In the microscopic world, some bacteria have been observed to feed on other bacteria, and viruses have been observed to infect bacteria. But for…

Exploring Phage T4: The Most Popular Virus of Microbes

December 30, 2022

Phages or Bacteriophages are viruses that mainly infect bacteria. They are highly specialized and have evolved over time to become the most abundant biological…

Bacteriophages: The microscopic enemy of the dairy industry

December 21, 2022

The majority of people relate viruses with diseases that affect plants and animals only, what we don’t know is that being the smallest living…

Unlocking Food Safety with Bacteriophages: A Natural Solution for Food Safety

December 15, 2022

Food safety is an important issue in our society. With the rise of bacteria-related illnesses, it is essential to know how to protect ourselves…

Phage typing for bacterial strain detection and identification

December 13, 2022

What is phage typing? Phage typing is a quick, accurate, and low-cost phenotypic method that uses bacteriophage specificity to detect and identify single strains…

Transduction (Generalized and specialized) explained

December 10, 2022

What is phage transduction? Bacteriophage transduction is the process by which a bacteriophage shuttles or transfers bacterial genes from one bacterial cell to another….

Bacteriophage therapy: The potential treatment option for diabetic wounds

December 9, 2022

Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, punctured skin, and scratches…