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
Transduction (Generalized and specialized) explained December 10, 2022 What is phage transduction? Bacteriophage transduction is the process by which a bacteriophage shuttles or transfers bacterial genes from one bacterial cell to another.
Bacteriophage therapy: The potential treatment option for diabetic wounds December 9, 2022 Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, punctured skin, and scratches
Bacteriophages: Nature's Solution to Drug-Resistant Bacteria October 3, 2022 Bacteria are microorganisms that are present everywhere on Earth. They are essential for the proper functioning of many ecosystems and are used in a
Antibiotic drugs and Bacteriophages: Are they synergistic or antagonistic? October 2, 2022 Many scientists, particularly those working on antimicrobial resistance, want to create the most effective anti-superbug weapon (multidrug-resistant strains of bacteria). Meanwhile, the central question