CRISPR: Promising cure for HIV March 20, 2024 Researchers are exploring a groundbreaking technique to potentially eradicate HIV from the body, offering a glimpse of hope for transforming this method into a
Rapid Tracking and Identifying Phages through Barcoding January 24, 2024 A groundbreaking study from the Department of Energy's Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. This research introduces an innovative method to swiftly label and characterize bacteriophages,
Study Unveils Viral Resilience Against Bacterial Restriction and Modification Mechanisms December 12, 2023 In the microscopic battlefield of microbial warfare, bacteriophages emerge as natural adversaries and "predators" of bacteria, demonstrating a remarkable ability to target specific bacterial
Kimchi LAB Strains that defeat phage infection November 6, 2023 When you talk about fermented foods, kimchi stands out not only as a culinary delight but also as a treasure trove of microbial wonders.
Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient October 13, 2023 Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts numerous benefits,
Phage-Powered Evolution Unleashes Compact and Mighty Prime Editors September 3, 2023 In the mesmerizing world of genetic engineering, prime editing has emerged as a shining star, promising to rewrite the very fabric of life with
CRISPR-based Phage Therapy Shines in the First Human Trial June 1, 2023 SNIPR Biome, a Danish microbiome technology company, has unveiled promising results from the initial phase of their groundbreaking CRISPR-based phage therapy targeting Escherichia coli
Revolutionizing Infection Treatment: SNIPR Biome's CRISPR-armed Phage Therapy Targets Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli in Gut May 13, 2023 SNIPR Biome ApS has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of microbiology, paving the way for a new era of microbial gene therapy.
Jumbo phage chimallin (ChmA) protein: The answer to CRISPR-Cas bacterial defense system? August 19, 2022 Loughlin et, 2020 Jumbo phages are bacteriophages (phages) with genetic information (genomes) larger than 200 kilobases. These phages are known as "jumbo" because they