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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.
dormant bacteria (persister cell) attacked by bacteriophage

Study: Phage Found to Target Dormant Bacteria

January 20, 2024

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered a potential game-changer in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Contrary to conventional wisdom,…

Transmission electron microscope station

Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy

January 17, 2024

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a powerful imaging technique that uses a beam of electrons to create high-resolution images of a sample. By employing…

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UK Urged to Invest in Bacteriophage Manufacturing Plants as Antibiotic Alternatives

January 11, 2024

In a recent report, the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee (SITC) has advocated for the UK government’s investment in advanced manufacturing plants dedicated to…

Phage induction by using mitomycin C

Prophage Induction Using Mitomycin C

January 7, 2024

Prophages are integrated viral genomes that reside within bacterial chromosomes, remaining dormant until triggered by various environmental stimuli. One of the most widely employed…

Discovery: A virus capable of producing electricity

December 22, 2023

The idea that living things may produce electricity is not new; in fact, it has long been known that many intricate processes within complex…

Specific Phage-based Digital Biomolecular Sensor for Breast Cancer

Sensitive and Specific Phage-based Digital Biomolecular Sensor for Breast Cancer

December 19, 2023

In the ongoing battle against breast cancer, researchers from the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) have unveiled a revolutionary system that promises…

Next generation sequencing and phage microscopy

Can next-generation sequencing replace phage microscopy?

December 16, 2023

Bacteriophages, or simply phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, playing a crucial role in shaping microbial communities and influencing bacterial evolution….

The BF23 bacteriophage virions

Study Unveils Viral Resilience Against Bacterial Restriction and Modification Mechanisms

December 12, 2023

In the microscopic battlefield of microbial warfare, bacteriophages emerge as natural adversaries and “predators” of bacteria, demonstrating a remarkable ability to target specific bacterial…

rod-shaped bacterium in a blood stream

Immunity in Disguise: The Sneaky Symphony of Temperate Phages Helping Bacteria Thrive Amid Infections

December 3, 2023

Scientist from Stanford University, Stanford, CA, United States published a recent paper in a peer reviewed journal, Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. In this…

bioremediation of copper ions by bacteriophages

Engineered phages: The future of bioremediation?

November 25, 2023

In the dynamic world of scientific discovery, researchers are constantly finding innovative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. A recent study has…

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