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Clinical trial for CRISPR-based phage therapy

CRISPR-based Phage Therapy Shines in the First Human Trial

June 1, 2023

SNIPR Biome, a Danish microbiome technology company, has unveiled promising results from the initial phase of their groundbreaking CRISPR-based phage therapy targeting Escherichia coli…

Eye drop contaminated with antibiotic resistant bacteria strain

CDC Proposes the Use of Phage Therapy on Resistant Bacteria from Eye Drop Contamination

May 30, 2023

In a recent development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over an outbreak of infections caused by a…

Bacteria’s Phage Tail-Like Nanostructures: Guardians Against Osmotic Stress

May 26, 2023

In the world of bacteria, a remarkable discovery has been made that unveils the hidden powers of phage tail-like nanostructures called contractile injection systems…

Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study

May 25, 2023

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In response to…

Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus

May 22, 2023

A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that could deal…

Bacterium holding a shield that prevent them from being attacked by viruses

Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections

May 21, 2023

Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the…

The growth and infection of M. smegmatis cells with fluorescent phages were recorded in a CellASIC microfluidic device using time-lapse imaging. Both wild-type and ∆lsr2 cells were observed.

Scientists Uncover the Mechanism: Bacterial Protein Revealed to be Key Player in Phage Infection and Resistance

March 10, 2023

Antibacterial resistance has led to the development of alternative treatments for bacterial infections, including the use of bacteriophages, which are viruses that can kill…

UK House of Commons Launches Inquiry into the Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages

February 22, 2023

The UK House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry into the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages (phages) and the potential…

DendriPep: Innovative macromolecules that stabilize bacteriophages as a medicine

January 16, 2022

In the world of booming antimicrobial resistance, scientists worldwide struggle to find a proper method of treating superbugs. Recently, the savior has been recognized…