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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…

The Toilet’s Secret: Phages Reveals How Flushing Spreads Viruses

January 27, 2024

In a study conducted by scientists from the Department of Environmental Science at the University of Arizona and researchers from Global Research and Development…

Bacteria in full body armour defending against bacteriophage attack

Antiphage Systems Leave Bacteria Prone to Antibiotics

January 23, 2024

In a recent scientific publication, researchers from the Universities of Tübingen and Würzburg have uncovered an interesting interplay between the bacterial immune system and…

Prophage Induction Using Mitomycin C

January 7, 2024

Prophages are integrated viral genomes that reside within bacterial chromosomes, remaining dormant until triggered by various environmental stimuli. One of the most widely employed…

Increased Temperature Facilitates Rapid Genome Ejection in Phages

November 8, 2023

In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023, researchers from Lund University, Sweden in collaboration with…

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…

Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient

October 13, 2023

Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts numerous benefits,…

Bacteriophages as Viral Warriors Against Microbial Infections

August 13, 2023

In recent years, the field of microbiology and medical science has witnessed a resurgence of interest in phage therapy, a unique approach that utilizes…

Beginners’ guide: How to Successfully Purify Your First “Phage”

July 26, 2023

Welcome back to the captivating world of bacteriophages, those tiny heroes that hold the power to combat bacterial foes. Today, we embark on an…

A bacteriophage cartoon suffering from factors that affect their presence in the environment

Factors Affecting Bacteriophage Survival in the Environment

July 17, 2023

Have you ever wondered about the intricate battles taking place at the microscopic level, where viruses called bacteriophages wage war on bacteria? Bacteriophages, or…