Bioinformatics
tax_myPHAGE: Taxonomy Classification Tool for bacteriophages
Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage…
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.
FOOD SAFETY
Can tiny viruses be a solution in fish preservation?
Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However,…
Bioinformatics
Phold: Phage Genome Annotation Using Protein Structural Homology
I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool,…
AMR
Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy
A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a…
CRISPR-Cas
Discovery: Dual Functionality of Phage Anti-CRISPR Protein Unveiled
Recently published research has made significant strides in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and the viruses that infect them, known as…
Synthetic Biology
Bacteriophage MS2: A Comprehensive Overview
Bacteriophage MS2, often referred to simply as MS2, is one of the well-studied RNA bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria.…
Research digest
Discovery: Bacteriophages Turn Bacteria into ‘Zombie’ Cells
Marine microbes are essential for sustaining the ecosystem by ensuring nutrient circulation for all its members. Understanding this system is crucial for…
Synthetic Biology
In-Depth Exploration of the Phage Display Technique
Bacteriophages have gained general popularity in recent years due to their potential in treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. Although they may seem new to…
PHAGE RESISTANCE
Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack
In the vast and intricate realm of microbiology, bacteriophages, known colloquially as phages, reign as some of the most prevalent and potent…
CRISPR-Cas
CRISPR: Promising cure for HIV
Researchers are exploring a groundbreaking technique to potentially eradicate HIV from the body, offering a glimpse of hope for transforming this method…