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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,…

Bacteriophages celebrating victory after lysing the bacteria

PHAXIAM Therapeutics and Vetophage Join Forces to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance

October 3, 2023

Lyon, France, and Cambridge, MA, USA, October 2023, PHAXIAM Therapeutics (Nasdaq & Euronext: PHXM) and Vetophage, a Lyon-based company specializing in phage therapy for…

The Deepest Known Isolated Phage: A Virus from the Mariana Trench

September 26, 2023

In a groundbreaking discovery that has captivated the scientific community, a novel virus has been found in the abyssal depths of the Mariana Trench….

Phage Therapy Breaks New Ground in Combating Drug-Resistant Mycobacterial Infections

September 17, 2023

In the ongoing battle against drug-resistant Mycobacterial infections, a ray of hope has emerged from the world of bacteriophages. The study, titled “Phage Therapy…

Phage Facilitates Nitrogen Metabolism in Newly Discovered Deep-sea Bacteria

September 5, 2023

Scientists have made important progress in understanding deep-sea Planctomycetes bacteria. These bacteria are found in various ecosystems and play a vital role in global…

Phage-Powered Evolution Unleashes Compact and Mighty Prime Editors

September 3, 2023

In the mesmerizing world of genetic engineering, prime editing has emerged as a shining star, promising to rewrite the very fabric of life with…

Pharokka: Empowering Phage Genomic Annotation

August 27, 2023

In 21st-century research, where sequences burgeon, the demand for efficient and scalable genomic annotation tools has never been more pronounced. The recent arrival of…

iPHoP: The Ultimate Host Prediction Tool for Microbial Viruses

August 20, 2023

Integrated Phage Host Prediction, or iPHoP, is a command-line pipeline for automatically determining the host genus of new bacteriophages and archaea viruses based on…

Sleeping bacteriophage just before induction

Lysogenic to lytic cycle: Bacteriophage Induction

August 18, 2023

Bacteriophages, particularly template phages, have developed sophisticated tactics for breaching bacterial defenses and binding to the bacterial genome. Within their hosts, they replicate, and…

Bacteriophages as Viral Warriors Against Microbial Infections

August 13, 2023

In recent years, the field of microbiology and medical science has witnessed a resurgence of interest in phage therapy, a unique approach that utilizes…