INTERVIEW
Interview with Mr Pranav Johri, Founder of Vitalis phage therapy
Despite being less known and often overlooked by the general public, bacteriophages have been evolving alongside bacteria and may have existed even…
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.
Laboratory procedure
The role of neutrophils in systemic bacteriophage clearance
The ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance has prompted a growing interest in phage therapy as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. This approach…
AMR
Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy
A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a…
PHAGE THERAPY
Biofilm Treatment: The Power of Phage Extracts and Cocktails
Just like in our visible world, microorganisms exhibit various kinds of survival mechanisms. Of the many, biofilms stand out with their complex…
AMR
Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine
The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these…
PHAGE THERAPY
Scientists Uncover Rapid Label-Free Detection at the Individual Virion Level with Optical Power
Scientists from École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) have introduced a game-changing technique that uses light to handle and recognize individual bacteriophages,…
PHAGE THERAPY
How Synthetic Biology Can Help Us Make a Perfect Bacteriophage
Recently, I had an interview with a well-established scientist in the phage world, Dr. Jean Paul Pirney from Queen Astrid Military Hospital…
PHAGE THERAPY
Which is better: antibiotics or phage therapy?
Antibiotics have long been the go-to treatment for bacterial infections, but with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have been exploring alternative…
PHAGE THERAPY
Mammalian cells uptake bacteriophages and harness them as a means to boost cellular growth and survival
In a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, a team of researchers led by Dr. Barr from Monash University…
PHAGE THERAPY
Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient
Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts…