Latest from The Phage
Fresh stories, protocols, and interviews from the phage world.
PHAGE THERAPY
Phage Therapy: A Personalized Approach to Treating Bacterial Infections
The rise of antibiotic resistance has pushed scientists to revisit a century-old idea: using viruses to kill bacteria. Phage therapy once overshadowed…
Research digest
Polymer Nanocoating of Bacteria Enhances Phage Efficacy Against Infections
Scientists have developed a novel method to significantly boost the effectiveness of bacteriophage therapy, a promising alternative to antibiotics for treating bacterial…
FOOD SAFETY
How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA
Indigo Carmine (IC) is a well-known dye used in food, medicine, and scientific research. It’s also called FD&C Blue No. 2 and…
Synthetic Biology
Mirror Bacteria: The Science That Could Change Life as We Know It
Recently, while exploring potential technologies that could transform the way we live, I came across the concept of mirror bacteria. What intrigued…
PHAGE RESISTANCE
Synergistic Effect of Plasma-Activated Water and Phages Against Proteus mirabilis Biofilms: An Experimental Study
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder,…
AMR
The Future of Fighting Superbugs: AI to personalise Phage Therapy
A few years ago, the idea of using viruses to treat bacterial infections might have sounded futuristic to many. Adding artificial intelligence…
