Mirror Bacteria: The Science That Could Change Life as We Know ItJanuary 4, 2025Recently, 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 StudyDecember 31, 2024A 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 TherapyDecember 15, 2024A 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 LifeNovember 22, 2024Our 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 LearningNovember 14, 2024The 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 studyNovember 14, 2024Wound 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, 2024Our 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, 2024New research reveals that our everyday household items, like toothbrushes and showerheads, are teeming with hundreds of previously unknown viruses. However, this discovery isn’t…
Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phagesOctober 7, 2024Scientists 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 LysisOctober 3, 2024Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…
