Research digest
Increased Temperature Facilitates Rapid Genome Ejection in Phages
In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023, researchers from Lund University, Sweden in…
Tag: bacteriophages
Synthetic Biology
Pseudo-typing: Scientist re-engineered E. coli bacteriophage to infect salmonella
Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, offer promising and potent solutions for combating bacterial infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. The…
PHAGE THERAPY
Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient
Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts…
Research digest
The Deepest Known Isolated Phage: A Virus from the Mariana Trench
In a groundbreaking discovery that has captivated the scientific community, a novel virus has been found in the abyssal depths of the…
PHAGE THERAPY
Bacteriophages as Viral Warriors Against Microbial Infections
In recent years, the field of microbiology and medical science has witnessed a resurgence of interest in phage therapy, a unique approach…
PHAGE THERAPY
Phage Therapy Shows Remarkable Success in Treating Stubborn Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections
In a groundbreaking international endeavor, the Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC), under the leadership of Prof. Ran Nir-Paz from the Hadassah Hebrew…
Know your phage
Identify Each Step In The Bacteriophage Replication Cycle
Question: Identify the components of the enveloped virus budding process. Answer: Photo credit: Biomaterial publishing Question: Identify each step in the bacteriophage…
PHAGE THERAPY
Phage Therapy for Treatment of Skin Acne
Step into the mesmerizing world of the human microbiome, a bustling metropolis of microorganisms thriving both inside and outside our bodies. From…
Starter package
Beginners’ guide: How to Successfully Purify Your First “Phage”
Welcome back to the captivating world of bacteriophages, those tiny heroes that hold the power to combat bacterial foes. Today, we embark…
Starter package
Preserving the Magic: How to Properly Store Your Phages in the Lab
Congratulations on successfully isolating and purifying your bacteriophages! Now, as you embark on the next phase of your phage journey, it is…