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,…
How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA February 7, 2025 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 gives products…
Mirror Bacteria: The Science That Could Change Life as We Know It January 4, 2025 Recently, while exploring potential technologies that could transform the way we live, I came across the concept of mirror bacteria. What intrigued me was…
Synergistic Effect of Plasma-Activated Water and Phages Against Proteus mirabilis Biofilms: An Experimental Study December 31, 2024 A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra….
The Future of Fighting Superbugs: AI to personalise Phage Therapy December 15, 2024 A few years ago, the idea of using viruses to treat bacterial infections might have sounded futuristic to many. Adding artificial intelligence to the…
Phage-Infected Cyanobacteria Emit Chemical Signals That Attract Marine Life November 22, 2024 Our oceans are teeming with tiny life forms that are vital to Earth’s health, yet most of us never notice them. Among these microscopic…
Phynteny: Phage Genome Annotation with Machine Learning November 14, 2024 The study of bacteriophages, or simply “phages,” is one of the most fascinating areas of microbiology. These are viruses that infect bacteria, and they…
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…
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…
Over 600 Viruses Discovered on Toothbrushes and Showerheads: Why is it a good news? October 14, 2024 New research reveals that our everyday household items, like toothbrushes and showerheads, are teeming with hundreds of previously unknown viruses. However, this discovery isn’t…
