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.

Bacteriophage therapy: The potential treatment option for diabetic wounds

December 9, 2022

Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, punctured skin, and scratches…

Temperate and lysogenic infection: Are they the same?

November 28, 2022

Lysogenic cycle Lysogenic infection An infection that results in prophage genome replication but does not explicitly involve virion production except after subsequent prophage induction….

why a bacteriophage cannot infect a human

November 18, 2022

Can a bacteriophage infect a human cell? It’s an intriguing question that has scientists scratching their heads over the possibility of these “minute guys”…

Jumbo phage chimallin (ChmA) protein: The answer to CRISPR-Cas bacterial defense system?

August 19, 2022

Loughlin et, 2020 Jumbo phages are bacteriophages (phages) with genetic information (genomes) larger than 200 kilobases. These phages are known as “jumbo” because they…

What are the disadvantages of using phage therapy?

April 13, 2022

Bacteriophage therapy is gaining widespread attention as a result of the global superbug crisis. Superbugs are bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics; these organisms…

How does a phage based vaccine work?

March 31, 2022

During the COVID-19 pandemic, many scientists investigated various types of vaccine production in the hopes of saving the world. Other effective vaccines have been…

Microbiome in human

Are Phages Microbiome-Friendly Therapeutic Approach?

March 4, 2022

Introduction Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed class of drugs in the US and many other parts of the world. However, they have become…

The accessibility of phage therapy services

January 27, 2022

where do people get phage therapy? Despite the reinstated attention it has gained in recent years, Phage therapy is still limited to only some…

Antiviral properties of bacteriophages

July 24, 2021

Bacteriophages are viruses known to attack bacteria. Their effectiveness in eradicating the most antibiotic-resistant bacteria piqued scientists’ interest in the prospect of using them…

Is phage therapy a solution to Netherton Syndrome?

May 5, 2021

Netherton Syndrome (NS) is a rare genetic disorder that significantly weakens the skin’s barrier, making patients highly susceptible to chronic infections and allergic reactions….