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Is Studying Viromics Worth the Effort?

February 22, 2026 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

Many people may not be familiar with the term viromics. Viromics refers to the study of viral communities using metagenomic approaches. Metagenomics, in general, is the study of all nucleic acids recovered directly from an…

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The Phage is a Media Partner for JAFRAL Phage Summit 2026

We’re pleased to support the JAFRAL Phage Summit 2026 (19–21 May, Ljubljana, Slovenia) as a media partner. The summit brings together clinicians, researchers, pharmacists, biotech leaders, regulators, and healthcare professionals to discuss clinical evidence, regulatory developments, compassionate use, and innovations shaping phage therapy.

If you’re planning to attend, you can use promo code THEPHAGEBLOG5 for 5% off registration (this does not apply to student registrations, as their fee is already significantly reduced). Poster submissions are currently open, and young researchers are encouraged to participate.

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Rapid Tracking and Identifying Phages through Barcoding

January 24, 2024 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

A groundbreaking study from the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This research introduces an innovative method to swiftly label and…

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Antiphage Systems Leave Bacteria Prone to Antibiotics

January 23, 2024 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

In a recent scientific publication, researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg have uncovered an interesting interplay between the bacterial immune…

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Extraterrestrial Enigma: Are Viruses Aliens?

January 20, 2024 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

In the vast cosmos that is our universe, the question of extraterrestrial life has captivated the human imagination for centuries. While scientists…

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Study: Phage Found to Target Dormant Bacteria

January 20, 2024 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

In a groundbreaking study, researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered a potential game-changer in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Contrary to…

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Introduction to Transmission Electron Microscopy

January 17, 2024 • Raphael Hans Lwesya

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

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Research Associate Position in Phage Manufacturing

18 Mar 2026
An exciting Research Associate opportunity is open to develop new bacteriophage-based therapeutics for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections at Loughborough University. The work involves manufacturing…

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VAAM 2026 to Host Joint Symposium on Microbial Viruses

Starts: 2026-03-22T12:31

The annual meeting of the VAAM (Vereinigung für Allgemeine und Angewandte Mikrobiologie) will take place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together leading microbiologists, researchers, and early career…

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