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Halteria: The first known virus-eating organisms
In the microscopic world, some bacteria have been observed to feed on other bacteria, and viruses have been observed to infect bacteria.…
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.
Know your phage
Exploring Phage T4: The Most Popular Virus of Microbes
Phages or Bacteriophages are viruses that mainly infect bacteria. They are highly specialized and have evolved over time to become the most…
FOOD SAFETY
Bacteriophages: The microscopic enemy of the dairy industry
Viruses in Your Yoghurt? The Tiny Predators of Beneficial Bacteria When you think of viruses, you probably imagine diseases like the flu…
FOOD SAFETY
Unlocking Food Safety with Bacteriophages: A Natural Solution for Food Safety
Food safety is an important issue in our society. With the rise of bacteria-related illnesses, it is essential to know how to…
AMR
Transduction (Generalized and specialized) explained
What is phage transduction? Bacteriophage transduction is the process by which a bacteriophage shuttles or transfers bacterial genes from one bacterial cell…
AMR
Bacteriophage therapy: The potential treatment option for diabetic wounds
Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, punctured skin,…
PHAGE RESISTANCE
Temperate and lysogenic infection: Are they the same?
Lysogenic cycle Lysogenic infection An infection that results in prophage genome replication but does not explicitly involve virion production except after subsequent…
Know your phage
bacteriophage vs prophage: What is a difference?
The primary distinction between prophage and bacteriophage is that prophage is a viral genome that has been integrated into a bacterial genome,…
PHAGE THERAPY
why a bacteriophage cannot infect a human
Can a bacteriophage infect a human cell? It’s an intriguing question that has scientists scratching their heads over the possibility of these…
AMR
Bacteriophages: Nature’s Solution to Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Bacteria are microorganisms that are present everywhere on Earth. They are essential for the proper functioning of many ecosystems and are used…