Transduction (Generalized and specialized) explained
What is phage transduction? Bacteriophage transduction is the process by which a bacteriophage...
Bacteriophage therapy: The potential treatment option for diabetic wounds
Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, punctured skin, and...
Bacteriophages: Nature’s Solution to Drug-Resistant Bacteria
Bacteria are microorganisms that are present everywhere on Earth. They are essential for the proper functioning of many ecosystems and are...
Antibiotic drugs and Bacteriophages: Are they synergistic or antagonistic?
Many scientists, particularly those working on antimicrobial resistance, want to create the most...
Bdellovibrio bacteriovorus: The bacteria that prey upon other bacteria
Many people are aware that bacteria can harm other living organisms (plants, animals, fungi, and so on); however, it is less well known...
The potential use of Bacteriophage Lysins In the Medical field
Structure of gram-negative bacteriophage lysin. credit Fischetti (2019) Phage lysins are specialized hydrolytic cell wall...
Bacteriophage Beauty Products: The Future of Skin Care?
by Growing produce With the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and skin sensitivities, it’s...
What are Phages? The Microbiome-Friendly Therapeutic Approach to Treating Severe Infections
Introduction Antibiotics are the most frequently prescribed class of drugs in the US and many other parts of the world. However, they have...
How do bacteriophages transfer antibiotic resistance genes (ARGs)?
An illustration of ARG transfer by T bacteriophages Because of the rise in antibiotic resistance, effective prevention of pathogens is...
Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine
Phage enthusiasts’ world is covered with the thick cloud that is still surveying...
