Category: PHAGE THERAPY

Discover the latest in Phage Therapy, where groundbreaking research and clinical advancements converge. Dive into the evolving landscape of phage therapy, a promising approach harnessing bacteriophages to combat bacterial infections. Explore updates on clinical trials, case studies, and regulatory developments shaping this innovative field. Whether you’re a healthcare professional, researcher, or curious reader, our comprehensive coverage keeps you informed about the forefront of phage therapy and its potential to revolutionise healthcare.

Mr Pranav Johri Founder of Vitalis Phage Therapy

Interview with Mr Pranav Johri, Founder of Vitalis phage therapy

September 21, 2024

Despite being less known and often overlooked by the general public, bacteriophages have been evolving alongside bacteria and may have existed even before bacteria….

Laboratory rats ready to be injected with bacteriophages against pseudomonas

The role of neutrophils in systemic bacteriophage clearance

August 21, 2024

The ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance has prompted a growing interest in phage therapy as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. This approach is increasingly…

Rapid phage screening for personalised medicine

Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy

July 13, 2024

A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a kit for…

Bacteria biofilm

Biofilm Treatment: The Power of Phage Extracts and Cocktails

May 26, 2024

Just like in our visible world, microorganisms exhibit various kinds of survival mechanisms. Of the many, biofilms stand out with their complex and yet…

Horizontal gene transfer between bacteria

Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine

March 11, 2024

The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these viral entities….

Rapid Label-Free Detection at the Individual Virion Level with Optical Power

Scientists Uncover Rapid Label-Free Detection at the Individual Virion Level with Optical Power

March 2, 2024

Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have introduced a game-changing technique that uses light to handle and recognize individual bacteriophages, which are…

How Synthetic Biology Can Help Us Make a Perfect Bacteriophage

February 21, 2024

Recently, I had an interview with a well-established scientist in the phage world, Dr. Jean Paul Pirney from Queen Astrid Military Hospital in Belgium….

Phage therapy vs antibiotics

Which is better: antibiotics or phage therapy?

February 9, 2024

Antibiotics have long been the go-to treatment for bacterial infections, but with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have been exploring alternative treatments. One…

A cartoon showing Mammalian cell internalizing bacteriophage

Mammalian cells uptake bacteriophages and harness them as a means to boost cellular growth and survival

November 5, 2023

In a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, a team of researchers led by Dr. Barr from Monash University in Victoria,…

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,…