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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.

tax_myPHAGE: Taxonomy Classification Tool for bacteriophages

August 11, 2024

Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage scientist. However,…

Fish preservation using bacteriophages

Can tiny viruses be a solution in fish preservation?

July 21, 2024

Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, its perishable…

Phage genome annotated by PHAROKKA then PHOLD tool by Raphael

Phold: Phage Genome Annotation Using Protein Structural Homology

July 21, 2024

I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool, there were…

European Union and belgium flag showing togetherness in starting PhageEU

PhageEU ASBL: A New Dawn for Phage Technology in Europe

July 15, 2024

Brussels, Belgium – In a landmark move for the advancement of phage technology, three pioneering companies—Proteon Pharmaceuticals, JAFRAL, and PTC Phage Technology Center—have officially…

Rapid phage screening for personalised medicine

Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy

July 13, 2024

A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a kit for…

Discovery: Dual Functionality of Phage Anti-CRISPR Protein Unveiled

July 10, 2024

Recently published research has made significant strides in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and the viruses that infect them, known as phages. This…

Bacteriophage MS2: A Comprehensive Overview

May 25, 2024

Bacteriophage MS2, often referred to simply as MS2, is one of the well-studied RNA bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. This virus…

A bacteria turned by a phage into Zombie cell

Discovery: Bacteriophages Turn Bacteria into ‘Zombie’ Cells

May 22, 2024

Marine microbes are essential for sustaining the ecosystem by ensuring nutrient circulation for all its members. Understanding this system is crucial for promoting the…

Filamentous phage display

In-Depth Exploration of the Phage Display Technique

May 21, 2024

Bacteriophages have gained general popularity in recent years due to their potential in treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. Although they may seem new to scientists in…

Saccharibacteria protects bacteria against phage infenction

Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack

April 25, 2024

In the vast and intricate realm of microbiology, bacteriophages, known colloquially as phages, reign as some of the most prevalent and potent organisms on…

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