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.
Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is…
Stop codon reassignment is a genetic phenomenon where the traditional role of stop codons in terminating protein synthesis is altered, allowing these…
Viruses can classified into two main categories based on whether or not they have a lipid envelope surrounding their capsid. Some viruses…
Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage…
Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However,…
I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool,…
A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a…
Recently published research has made significant strides in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and the viruses that infect them, known as…
Bacteriophage MS2, often referred to simply as MS2, is one of the well-studied RNA bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.…
Marine microbes are essential for sustaining the ecosystem by ensuring nutrient circulation for all its members. Understanding this system is crucial for…
