Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine March 11, 2024 The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these viral entities.
Which is better: antibiotics or phage therapy? February 9, 2024 Antibiotics have long been the go-to treatment for bacterial infections, but with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have been exploring alternative treatments. One
UK Urged to Invest in Bacteriophage Manufacturing Plants as Antibiotic Alternatives January 11, 2024 In a recent report, the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee (SITC) has advocated for the UK government's investment in advanced manufacturing plants dedicated to
Pseudo-typing: Scientist re-engineered E. coli bacteriophage to infect salmonella October 17, 2023 Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, offer promising and potent solutions for combating bacterial infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. The rise of
Phage Therapy Breaks New Ground in Combating Drug-Resistant Mycobacterial Infections September 17, 2023 In the ongoing battle against drug-resistant Mycobacterial infections, a ray of hope has emerged from the world of bacteriophages. The study, titled "Phage Therapy
Bacteriophages Successfully Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Lung Infections June 27, 2023 A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using bacteriophages
UK's First Phage Library Set to Fast-Track Bacteria-Killing Virus Treatments, Says University of Leicester Researcher March 8, 2023 According to a recent article by The Guardian, one of the UK's leading scientists, Prof Martha Clokie, has highlighted the need to rapidly scale