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Phage Therapy for Treatment of Skin Acne

August 3, 2023

Step into the mesmerizing world of the human microbiome, a bustling metropolis of microorganisms thriving both inside and outside our bodies. From the enigmatic…

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…

Preserving the Magic: How to Properly Store Your Phages in the Lab

July 21, 2023

Congratulations on successfully isolating and purifying your bacteriophages! Now, as you embark on the next phase of your phage journey, it is crucial to…

Bacteriophage sample collection from sewage

Sewage Sample Collection for Bacteriophage Isolation

June 26, 2023

Sewage presents an ideal environment for bacteriophages to thrive, primarily because it contains abundant bacteria, serving as a plentiful food source for these viruses….

Virulent Phage: Nature’s Ultimate Bacteria Assassin

June 11, 2023

In the world of microorganisms, where bacteria and viruses wage constant battles for survival, an unsung hero arises the virulent phage. While bacteria can…

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What is the Bacteriophage: An In-depth Exploration of Nature’s Viral Assassins

May 30, 2023

In the intricate world of microbiology, where battles for survival are fought at microscopic scales, a remarkable group of viruses known as bacteriophages (or…

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’s First Phage Library Set to Fast-Track Bacteria-Killing Virus Treatments, Says University of Leicester Researcher

March 8, 2023

According to a recent article by The Guardian, one of the UK’s leading scientists, Prof Martha Clokie, has highlighted the need to rapidly scale…

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…