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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 15% 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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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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FDA Research Opportunity in Phage Therapy

9 Apr 2026
A highly competitive research fellowship opportunity is now available at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), within the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research…

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Online Workshop on Phage Genome Annotation –2026

Starts: 2026-04-16

Swastha Phage Solutions Pvt. Ltd. invites you to an intensive “online workshop on Phage Genome Annotation”, designed for life science students, researchers, and professionals who want…

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