Co-delivery hydrogel with phages and antibiotics to treat Fracture-related infections, a promising experimental study November 14, 2024 Wound healing is a complex process that involves a lot of work from our cells. Infections from fractures (broken bones) often involve biofilms—layers of…
Are Bacteriophages More Diverse Than Bacteria? October 24, 2024 Our recent LinkedIn poll series sought to gauge public understanding of a fascinating topic: the diversity of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) compared to…
Over 600 Viruses Discovered on Toothbrushes and Showerheads: Why is it a good news? October 14, 2024 New research reveals that our everyday household items, like toothbrushes and showerheads, are teeming with hundreds of previously unknown viruses. However, this discovery isn’t…
Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phages October 7, 2024 Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany have published their recent research. In…
The Battle Within: How Phages Trigger Bacterial Cell Lysis October 3, 2024 Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…
Interview with Mr Pranav Johri, Founder of Vitalis phage therapy September 21, 2024 Despite being less known and often overlooked by the general public, bacteriophages have been evolving alongside bacteria and may have existed even before bacteria….
The role of neutrophils in systemic bacteriophage clearance August 21, 2024 The ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance has prompted a growing interest in phage therapy as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. This approach is increasingly…
The Impact of Stop Codon Reassignment Significantly Affects Phage Annotation August 18, 2024 Stop codon reassignment is a genetic phenomenon where the traditional role of stop codons in terminating protein synthesis is altered, allowing these codons to…
tax_myPHAGE: Taxonomy Classification Tool for bacteriophages August 11, 2024 Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage scientist. However,…
Can tiny viruses be a solution in fish preservation? July 21, 2024 Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, its perishable…
