INTERVIEW
Interview with Dr. Ryan Cook: Exploring Viral Ecology and Human–Phage Interactions
We are pleased to share an interview The Phage conducted in collaboration with the Quadram Institute featuring Dr Ryan Cook, a post-doctoral…
Tag: phages
FOOD SAFETY
How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA
Indigo Carmine (IC) is a well-known dye used in food, medicine, and scientific research. It’s also called FD&C Blue No. 2 and…
Research digest
Discovery: Bacteriophages Turn Bacteria into ‘Zombie’ Cells
Marine microbes are essential for sustaining the ecosystem by ensuring nutrient circulation for all its members. Understanding this system is crucial for…
Synthetic Biology
In-Depth Exploration of the Phage Display Technique
Bacteriophages have gained general popularity in recent years due to their potential in treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. Although they may seem new to…
AMR
Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine
The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these…
PHAGE THERAPY
How Synthetic Biology Can Help Us Make a Perfect Bacteriophage
Recently, I had an interview with a well-established scientist in the phage world, Dr. Jean Paul Pirney from Queen Astrid Military Hospital…
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…
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…
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…