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What’s Better: Simplicity or Standardization in Bacteriophage Nomenclature?

November 8, 2024 Raphael Hans Lwesya

Imagine you’re a scientist in the early 1900s, just discovering that tiny viruses can infect and destroy bacteria. You’re calling them “bacteriophages,” and it makes sense to name them based on their bacterial host. After…

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Essential Equipment for Your Phage Laboratory

July 7, 2023 Raphael Hans Lwesya

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

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PhD Fellowship in Antimicrobial Phage Proteins

21 Jan 2026
The Department of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position focused…

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