Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections May 21, 2023 Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the…
Unlocking the Secrets of Phages: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with New Structural Insights May 17, 2023 Phages, the intriguing viruses that target bacteria, have long held the key to a variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. In a groundbreaking…
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….
Tiny Soldiers to the Rescue: Bacteriophage Spray Offers New Solution to Food Contamination May 10, 2023 Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a recall list filled with contaminated items that cause multiple foodborne illnesses, ranging from…
Collateral Damage: The Dark Side of Antibiotics April 2, 2023 Antibiotics are essential drugs used to fight bacterial infections, but their widespread use has led to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, which is a…
Mammalian cells turn bacteriophages into a vital food source for improved growth and survival March 14, 2023 There has been a long-standing question about whether bacteriophages, a potential alternative to antibiotics, have any effect on human and animal cells. Despite its…
Scientists Uncover the Mechanism: Bacterial Protein Revealed to be Key Player in Phage Infection and Resistance March 10, 2023 Antibacterial resistance has led to the development of alternative treatments for bacterial infections, including the use of bacteriophages, which are viruses that can kill…
UK’s First Phage Library Set to Fast-Track Bacteria-Killing Virus Treatments, Says University of Leicester Researcher March 8, 2023 According to a recent article by The Guardian, one of the UK’s leading scientists, Prof Martha Clokie, has highlighted the need to rapidly scale…
Innovate UK KTN Launches Phage Innovation Network to Drive Innovation in Phage Research and Development March 8, 2023 Innovate UK KTN, a UK-based organization focused on driving innovation and growth, has launched the Phage Innovation Network, a platform aimed at improving the…
BiomX Reveals Promising Results in First Bacteriophage Trial on patients with cystic fibrosis (CF) February 28, 2023 Exciting news from the field of medical research! A recent study conducted by BiomX has shown promising results for the use of bacteriophages as…
