Mammalian cells turn bacteriophages into a vital food source for improved growth and survival
There has been a long-standing question about whether bacteriophages, a potential alternative to...
Scientists Uncover the Mechanism: Bacterial Protein Revealed to be Key Player in Phage Infection and Resistance
Antibacterial resistance has led to the development of alternative treatments for bacterial infections, including the use of...
UK’s First Phage Library Set to Fast-Track Bacteria-Killing Virus Treatments, Says University of Leicester Researcher
According to a recent article by The Guardian, one of the UK’s leading scientists, Prof Martha Clokie, has highlighted the need to...
Innovate UK KTN Launches Phage Innovation Network to Drive Innovation in Phage Research and Development
Innovate UK KTN, a UK-based organization focused on driving innovation and growth, has launched the...
BiomX Reveals Promising Results in First Bacteriophage Trial on patients with cystic fibrosis (CF)
Exciting news from the field of medical research! A recent study conducted by BiomX has shown promising results for the use of...
UK House of Commons Launches Inquiry into the Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages
The UK House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry into the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages...
Assembling Phage Genomes: De Novo vs Reference-Based Methods
Recent advances in sequencing technologies have greatly facilitated the generation of large volumes...
Are phages more effective than antibiotics?
Bacteriophages have become increasingly popular in recent years as a last resort option when antibiotics fail to effectively treat...
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus: Bacteria that prey on its kind
While the harmful effects of bacteria on other living beings, including plants, animals, and fungi, are widely known, the idea that some...
Bacteriophage Beauty Products: The Future of Skin Care?
With the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and skin sensitivities, it’s time for a new...
