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…
Sewage Sample Collection for Bacteriophage Isolation June 26, 2023 Sewage presents an ideal environment for bacteriophages to thrive, primarily because it contains abundant bacteria, serving as a plentiful food source for these viruses….
Virulent Phage: Nature’s Ultimate Bacteria Assassin June 11, 2023 In the world of microorganisms, where bacteria and viruses wage constant battles for survival, an unsung hero arises the virulent phage. While bacteria can…
Breakthrough in Genetic Medicine: Scientists Develop New Artificial Viral Vectors for Targeted Gene Delivery June 2, 2023 Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. They have found a new way to create…
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…
Phage Titering: Quantifying the Abundance and Activity of Bacteriophages June 1, 2023 This article is explaining the technique in theory, if you are looking for a phage titering protocol page please click here Bacteriophages, or phages…
What is the Bacteriophage: An In-depth Exploration of Nature’s Viral Assassins May 30, 2023 In the intricate world of microbiology, where battles for survival are fought at microscopic scales, a remarkable group of viruses known as bacteriophages (or…
Phage Spot Lysis Test: Phage detection technique May 30, 2023 A spot test is a technique used to determine the presence and activity of bacteriophages against specific bacterial strains. It involves spotting a small…
CDC Proposes the Use of Phage Therapy on Resistant Bacteria from Eye Drop Contamination May 30, 2023 In a recent development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over an outbreak of infections caused by a…
Agar Overlay (double layer agar) technique May 29, 2023 Preparation of an overlay This method creates a homogeneous lawn of bacteria within a thin layer of agar across the surface of a plate….
