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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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Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT): Empowering Young Generation of African Phage Researchers

July 28, 2023

The Phage blog proudly presents an exclusive interview with the Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT), an undergraduate research organization at Nigeria’s prestigious University of…

Gene delivery in the human body using viral particles

Breakthrough in Genetic Medicine: Scientists Develop New Artificial Viral Vectors for Targeted Gene Delivery

June 2, 2023

Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. They have found a new way to create…

Clinical trial for CRISPR-based phage therapy

CRISPR-based Phage Therapy Shines in the First Human Trial

June 1, 2023

SNIPR Biome, a Danish microbiome technology company, has unveiled promising results from the initial phase of their groundbreaking CRISPR-based phage therapy targeting Escherichia coli…

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CDC Proposes the Use of Phage Therapy on Resistant Bacteria from Eye Drop Contamination

May 30, 2023

In a recent development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over an outbreak of infections caused by a…

UK population accepts phage therapy

Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study

May 25, 2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In response to…

Fungus infecting wheat

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…

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Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections

May 21, 2023

Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the…

Unlocking the Secrets of Phages: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with New Structural Insights

May 17, 2023

Phages, the intriguing viruses that target bacteria, have long held the key to a variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. In a groundbreaking…

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Mammalian cells turn bacteriophages into a vital food source for improved growth and survival

March 14, 2023

There has been a long-standing question about whether bacteriophages, a potential alternative to antibiotics, have any effect on human and animal cells. Despite its…

The growth and infection of M. smegmatis cells with fluorescent phages were recorded in a CellASIC microfluidic device using time-lapse imaging. Both wild-type and ∆lsr2 cells were observed.

Scientists Uncover the Mechanism: Bacterial Protein Revealed to be Key Player in Phage Infection and Resistance

March 10, 2023

Antibacterial resistance has led to the development of alternative treatments for bacterial infections, including the use of bacteriophages, which are viruses that can kill…