Category: NEWS

Welcome to our Phage and Associated Technologies News section, where cutting-edge advancements and discoveries in phage research take center stage. Explore the latest developments in phage therapy, biotechnology applications, and microbial ecology. Stay informed with in-depth coverage of breakthrough studies, clinical trials, and industry innovations shaping the future of healthcare and biotechnology. Whether you’re a researcher, healthcare professional, or enthusiast, our curated news brings you the forefront of phage science and its transformative potential.

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Jumbo phages forms vesicle around their genetic material, researchers discover

April 7, 2025

When infected with phages, bacteria exhibit defence mechanisms against phages. Scientists have now discovered “jumbo phages” that “cloak” their genetic material in order to…

Phage therapy

Phage therapy showing promising results in the treatment of Diabetic Foot Osteomyelitis (DFO)

April 3, 2025

BiomX, a company developing natural and engineered phages, has announced positive results in clinical trials. BiomX has announced the safety and efficacy results from…

Scientist in Microbiology Lab

Global phage market set to reach USD 72.4 Million by 2035, says this report

March 29, 2025

Phages—viruses that specifically target and eliminate bacteria—offer a highly targeted approach to infection control, reducing the risk of harming beneficial microbiota. With the “silent…

Schematic model for iron sequestration-induced promotion of phage infection

Bacteria Secrete a Molecule that Sensitizes Rivals to Phage Infection

March 24, 2025

Scientists from Indiana University Bloomington have published a study that has revealed a fascinating new mechanism by which bacteria can gain a competitive edge…

Phage AI

8th World Congress on Phage Therapy 2025 being held at Berlin, Germany

March 19, 2025

The Targeting Phage Therapy organization has announced the 8th World Conference which will be held on June 10-11, 2025 at DoubleTree by Hilton Berlin…

Curcumin

Phage-Curcumin combination shows synergistic effects against multi-drug resistant Acinetobacter baumanii

March 15, 2025

From the ancient times, turmeric has gained its notoriety as an effective antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-oxidant spice. The yellow compound, curcumin, isolated from rhizomes of…

Poultry

Phage-based H5N1(Bird Flu) vaccine by Cytophage to enter preclinical trials

March 10, 2025

Two phage-based vaccine candidates for avian influenza (H5N1) developed by Cytophage are now entering preclinical trials. Cytophages’ innovative phage technology uses distinct antigen presentation…

Cryo-TEM characterization of the phage tip. Tomographic slices of phage particles from Ex-phages

Polymer Nanocoating of Bacteria Enhances Phage Efficacy Against Infections

March 8, 2025

Scientists have developed a novel method to significantly boost the effectiveness of bacteriophage therapy, a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial infections. By…

The Phage Art Competition-2024

Winners of “The Phage Art Competition, 2024”

March 4, 2025

“The Phage Art Competition, 2024” comes to an end and The Phage is excited to announce the finalists. The Competition began on 1-December-2024 and…

Phage plating

Successful completion of Phage Genome Analysis and Comparative Genomics Workshop

February 28, 2025

The Phage Genome Analysis and Comparative Genomics Workshop hosted by the Phage Hunters Training and Research Program conducted for 10 days in February 2025…