UK House of Commons Launches Inquiry into the Antimicrobial Potential of Bacteriophages February 22, 2023 The UK House of Commons Science and Technology Committee has launched a new inquiry into the antimicrobial potential of bacteriophages (phages) and the potential…
Assembling Phage Genomes: De Novo vs Reference-Based Methods February 18, 2023 Recent advances in sequencing technologies have significantly improved the ability to generate large volumes of high-quality sequence data. However, the challenge lies in accurately…
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…
Bacteriophages isolation and purification February 7, 2023 Bacteriophages, commonly known as phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. The double agar method is used to isolate and purify phages from various samples,…
Fungal viruses: Are they ideal antifungal agents? February 6, 2023 The rise of fungal pathogens has become a major health concern in recent years, affecting millions of people globally. According to a recent report,…
Phage Hunting: OnePetri Transforms Workflow with AI Tech February 6, 2023 The application of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the field of phage science is revolutionizing the way tasks are performed. AI utilizes programming technology to…
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…
Sterilization by filtration method February 6, 2023 In microbiology, it is imperative to have sterile solutions in order to prevent contamination in experiments and ensure the validity of results. Filtration is…
Preparation of SM Buffer with gelatin (lambda diluent) February 5, 2023 SM buffer with gelatin is a commonly used buffer solution for various cellular and biochemical applications. It is a versatile buffer that can…
