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What is the Best Method to Store Phages for Later Use?

September 24, 2025

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with an MSc student who had just isolated her very first phage from a sewage sample. She…

Diversity in bacteriophages and bacteria

Are Bacteriophages More Diverse Than Bacteria?

October 24, 2024

Our recent LinkedIn poll series sought to gauge public understanding of a fascinating topic: the diversity of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) compared to…

The Battle Within: How Phages Trigger Bacterial Cell Lysis

October 3, 2024

Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…

Ai generated photo of enveloped and non enveloped viruses

Understanding Enveloped and Non-Enveloped Viruses

August 16, 2024

Viruses can classified into two main categories based on whether or not they have a lipid envelope surrounding their capsid. Some viruses bud off…

Transmission electron microscope station

Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy

January 17, 2024

Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) is a powerful imaging technique that uses a beam of electrons to create high-resolution images of a sample. By employing…

Next generation sequencing and phage microscopy

Can next-generation sequencing replace phage microscopy?

December 16, 2023

Bacteriophages, or simply phages, are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, playing a crucial role in shaping microbial communities and influencing bacterial evolution….

Beginners’ guide: How to Successfully Purify Your First “Phage”

July 26, 2023

Welcome back to the captivating world of bacteriophages, those tiny heroes that hold the power to combat bacterial foes. Today, we embark on an…

Preserving the Magic: How to Properly Store Your Phages in the Lab

July 21, 2023

Congratulations on successfully isolating and purifying your bacteriophages! Now, as you embark on the next phase of your phage journey, it is crucial to…

A bacteriophage cartoon suffering from factors that affect their presence in the environment

Factors Affecting Bacteriophage Survival in the Environment

July 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the intricate battles taking place at the microscopic level, where viruses called bacteriophages wage war on bacteria? Bacteriophages, or…

Bacteriophages celebrating victory after lysing the bacteria

Phage Lysis: A Viral Symphony of Destruction and Hope

July 13, 2023

In the vast microbial world, a remarkable battle takes place every day, shaping the delicate balance of life. This unseen struggle occurs on a…