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Phage therapy as “One-Health” approach in aquaculture

May 6, 2025

The overuse of antibiotics has led to antimicrobial resistance, now with scientific society looking out for potential alternatives not only for human usage but…

How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA

February 7, 2025

Indigo Carmine (IC) is a well-known dye used in food, medicine, and scientific research. It’s also called FD&C Blue No. 2 and gives products…

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…

Kimchi LAB Strains that defeat phage infection

November 6, 2023

When you talk about fermented foods, kimchi stands out not only as a culinary delight but also as a treasure trove of microbial wonders….

Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus

May 22, 2023

A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that could deal…

Tiny Soldiers to the Rescue: Bacteriophage Spray Offers New Solution to Food Contamination

May 10, 2023

Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a recall list filled with contaminated items that cause multiple foodborne illnesses, ranging from…

Bacteriophages: The microscopic enemy of the dairy industry

December 21, 2022

The majority of people relate viruses with diseases that affect plants and animals only, what we don’t know is that being the smallest living…

Unlocking Food Safety with Bacteriophages: A Natural Solution for Food Safety

December 15, 2022

Food safety is an important issue in our society. With the rise of bacteria-related illnesses, it is essential to know how to protect ourselves…

Phage technology can help to fight food poisoning

April 12, 2022

Food poisoning has recently dominated the terror world; some major news outlets reported that some pathogens are unstoppable even in first-world countries such as…

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