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…
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…
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…
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…
Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine March 11, 2024 The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these viral entities….
Bacteriophages Successfully Treat Antibiotic-Resistant Lung Infections June 27, 2023 A team of researchers from the University of Geneva (UNIGE) and the Geneva University Hospitals (HUG) has achieved a significant breakthrough by using bacteriophages…
Are phages more effective than antibiotics? February 11, 2023 Bacteriophages have become increasingly popular in recent years as a last resort option when antibiotics fail to effectively treat bacterial infections. However, some people…
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus: Bacteria that prey on its kind February 10, 2023 While the harmful effects of bacteria on other living beings, including plants, animals, and fungi, are widely known, the idea that some bacteria can…
Bacteriophage Beauty Products: The Future of Skin Care in 2024? February 7, 2023 With the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and skin sensitivities, it’s time for a new approach to beauty. Bacteriophage products may be the answer. Using…
How is a phage cocktail prepared? February 6, 2023 Phage cocktails are an innovative solution for treating bacterial infections. They are a mixture of two or more purified bacteriophages, which are viruses that…