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Schematic model for iron sequestration-induced promotion of phage infection

Bacteria Secrete a Molecule that Sensitizes Rivals to Phage Infection

March 24, 2025

Scientists from Indiana University Bloomington have published a study that has revealed a fascinating new mechanism by which bacteria can gain a competitive edge…

Sewage sample processing for bacteriophage isolation

February 12, 2025

Sewage is a rich source of diverse bacteriophages, particularly coliphages that target coliform bacteria. However, its composition can vary significantly depending on the source,…

Co-delivery hydrogel with phages and antibiotics to treat Fracture-related infections, a promising experimental study

November 14, 2024

Wound healing is a complex process that involves a lot of work from our cells. Infections from fractures (broken bones) often involve biofilms—layers of…

Diversity in bacteriophages and bacteria

Are Bacteriophages More Diverse Than Bacteria?

October 24, 2024

Our recent LinkedIn poll series sought to gauge public understanding of a fascinating topic: the diversity of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) compared to…

Immunogold labeling transmission electron microscopy images of phages

Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phages

October 7, 2024

Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany have published their recent research. In…

The Battle Within: How Phages Trigger Bacterial Cell Lysis

October 3, 2024

Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…

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…

Ai generated photo of enveloped and non enveloped viruses

Understanding Enveloped and Non-Enveloped Viruses

August 16, 2024

Viruses can classified into two main categories based on whether or not they have a lipid envelope surrounding their capsid. Some viruses bud off…

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…

Saccharibacteria protects bacteria against phage infenction

Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack

April 25, 2024

In the vast and intricate realm of microbiology, bacteriophages, known colloquially as phages, reign as some of the most prevalent and potent organisms on…

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