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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…

Phage genome annotated by PHAROKKA then PHOLD tool by Raphael

Phold: Phage Genome Annotation Using Protein Structural Homology

July 21, 2024

I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool, there were…

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PhageEU ASBL: A New Dawn for Phage Technology in Europe

July 15, 2024

Brussels, Belgium – In a landmark move for the advancement of phage technology, three pioneering companies—Proteon Pharmaceuticals, JAFRAL, and PTC Phage Technology Center—have officially…

Rapid phage screening for personalised medicine

Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy

July 13, 2024

A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a kit for…

Discovery: Dual Functionality of Phage Anti-CRISPR Protein Unveiled

July 10, 2024

Recently published research has made significant strides in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and the viruses that infect them, known as phages. This…

Biofilm Treatment: The Power of Phage Extracts and Cocktails

May 26, 2024

Just like in our visible world, microorganisms exhibit various kinds of survival mechanisms. Of the many, biofilms stand out with their complex and yet…

Bacteriophage MS2: A Comprehensive Overview

May 25, 2024

Bacteriophage MS2, often referred to simply as MS2, is one of the well-studied RNA bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. This virus…

In-Depth Exploration of the Phage Display Technique

May 21, 2024

Bacteriophages have gained general popularity in recent years due to their potential in treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. Although they may seem new to scientists in…