Bacteria’s Phage Tail-Like Nanostructures: Guardians Against Osmotic Stress May 26, 2023 In the world of bacteria, a remarkable discovery has been made that unveils the hidden powers of phage tail-like nanostructures called contractile injection systems…
Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study May 25, 2023 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In response to…
Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus May 22, 2023 A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that could deal…
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…
