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Equipment and Materials for Key Phage Research Steps

Essential Equipment for Your Phage Laboratory

July 7, 2023

Venturing into the realm of phage research opens up a world of microscopic wonders. To embark on this exciting journey, you’ll need a well-equipped…

Different microbiology laboratory equipment (petri dishes, pipette, media, incubator)

Unveiling the Hidden World of Bacteriophages: Your Guide to Successfully Isolate Your First “Phage”

July 3, 2023

Welcome to the fascinating realm of bacteriophages, also known as “phages”! These incredible microscopic entities are like superheroes in the unseen universe, stealthily hunting…

Oranges affected by pseudomonas treated with bacteriophages

Phage-mediated biocontrol of phytopathogens

June 28, 2023

Phytopathogens have always been a barrier to the agricultural industry’s ability to meet rising food demands. Annual crop loss due to plant disease is…

Bacterial infection in lungs treated with phage therapy

Bacteriophages Successfully Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Lung Infections

June 27, 2023

A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using bacteriophages…

Bacteriophage sample collection from sewage

Sewage Sample Collection for Bacteriophage Isolation

June 26, 2023

Sewage presents an ideal environment for bacteriophages to thrive, primarily because it contains abundant bacteria, serving as a plentiful food source for these viruses….

Virulent Phage: Nature’s Ultimate Bacteria Assassin

June 11, 2023

In the world of microorganisms, where bacteria and viruses wage constant battles for survival, an unsung hero arises the virulent phage. While bacteria can…

Gene delivery in the human body using viral particles

Breakthrough in Genetic Medicine: Scientists Develop New Artificial Viral Vectors for Targeted Gene Delivery

June 2, 2023

Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. They have found a new way to create…

Clinical trial for CRISPR-based phage therapy

CRISPR-based Phage Therapy Shines in the First Human Trial

June 1, 2023

SNIPR Biome, a Danish microbiome technology company, has unveiled promising results from the initial phase of their groundbreaking CRISPR-based phage therapy targeting Escherichia coli…

Phage Titering: Quantifying the Abundance and Activity of Bacteriophages

June 1, 2023

This article is explaining the technique in theory, if you are looking for a phage titering protocol page please click here Bacteriophages, or phages…

A photo of a bacteriophage generated by computer

What is the Bacteriophage: An In-depth Exploration of Nature’s Viral Assassins

May 30, 2023

In the intricate world of microbiology, where battles for survival are fought at microscopic scales, a remarkable group of viruses known as bacteriophages (or…