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Nebulized phage therapy treats cystic fibrosis cases

May 13, 2025

The incidence of ESKAPE pathogens (Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter spp.) is alarming. And so are the MDR(Multi-drug resistant) cases and PDR(PAN drug-resistant) cases…

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…

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…

Synergistic Effect of Plasma-Activated Water and Phages Against Proteus mirabilis Biofilms: An Experimental Study

December 31, 2024

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra….

Saccharibacteria protects bacteria against phage infenction

Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack

April 25, 2024

In the vast and intricate realm of microbiology, bacteriophages, known colloquially as phages, reign as some of the most prevalent and potent organisms on…

Bacteria in full body armour defending against bacteriophage attack

Antiphage Systems Leave Bacteria Prone to Antibiotics

January 23, 2024

In a recent scientific publication, researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg have uncovered an interesting interplay between the bacterial immune system and…

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….

A bacterium severing phage-antiphage systems

Unveiling the Remarkable Arsenal of Antiphage Defense Systems in Bacteria

July 18, 2023

Did you know that bacteria have developed incredibly diverse and fascinating defense systems to protect themselves against viruses known as phages? These defense mechanisms,…

Bacterium holding a shield that prevent them from being attacked by viruses

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…

How is a phage cocktail prepared?

February 6, 2023

Phage cocktails are an innovative solution for treating bacterial infections. They are a mixture of two or more purified bacteriophages, which are viruses that…