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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…
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…
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…
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,…
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…
Phage-Infected Cyanobacteria Emit Chemical Signals That Attract Marine Life
Our oceans are teeming with tiny life forms that are vital to Earth’s health, yet most of us never notice them. Among…