Increased Temperature Facilitates Rapid Genome Ejection in Phages November 8, 2023 In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023, researchers from Lund University, Sweden in collaboration with
Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient October 13, 2023 Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts numerous benefits,
Assembling Phage Genomes: De Novo vs Reference-Based Methods February 18, 2023 Recent advances in sequencing technologies have greatly facilitated the generation of large volumes of high-quality sequence data. However, generating accurate and complete genomes from
The structure, packaging and ejection of bacteriophage genome December 24, 2021 Bacteriophages consist of a protein coat that surrounds/protects their genomes; the arrangement of the genome inside this coat has been proposed by several researchers.
Protocol for Mechanical Dissociation and DNA Extraction of sample (Using QIAmp DNA Mini Kit) June 2, 2021 This protocol was designed for microbiome analysis in sputum (although other samples can be used with slight modifications) and was adapted and used in
Isolation of Phage DNA - Miniprep Protocol March 24, 2021 Extracting the DNA from a bacteriophage is essential in order to study its genetic makeup and identify the genes that encode its various