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Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack

Eye drop contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria strain

CDC Proposes the Use of Phage Therapy on Resistant Bacteria from Eye Drop Contamination

May 30, 2023

In a recent development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over an outbreak of infections caused by a…

Agar Overlay (double layer agar) technique

May 29, 2023

Preparation of an overlay This method creates a homogeneous lawn of bacteria within a thin layer of agar across the surface of a plate….

Bacteria’s Phage Tail-Like Nanostructures: Guardians Against Osmotic Stress

May 26, 2023

In the world of bacteria, a remarkable discovery has been made that unveils the hidden powers of phage tail-like nanostructures called contractile injection systems…

Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study

May 25, 2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In response to…

Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus

May 22, 2023

A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that could deal…

Bacterium holding a shield that prevent them from being attacked by viruses

Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections

May 21, 2023

Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the…

Unlocking the Secrets of Phages: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with New Structural Insights

May 17, 2023

Phages, the intriguing viruses that target bacteria, have long held the key to a variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. In a groundbreaking…

Revolutionizing Infection Treatment: SNIPR Biome’s CRISPR-armed Phage Therapy Targets Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli in Gut

May 13, 2023

SNIPR Biome ApS has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of microbiology, paving the way for a new era of microbial gene therapy….

Tiny Soldiers to the Rescue: Bacteriophage Spray Offers New Solution to Food Contamination

May 10, 2023

Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a recall list filled with contaminated items that cause multiple foodborne illnesses, ranging from…

Collateral Damage: The Dark Side of Antibiotics

April 2, 2023

Antibiotics are essential drugs used to fight bacterial infections, but their widespread use has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a…