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…
Counting phages: Serial dilution technique February 5, 2023 Bacteriophage serial dilution is a reliable and widely used laboratory technique that enables scientists to accurately determine the concentration of bacteriophages (phages) in a…
Techniques to evaluate bacteriophage killing January 30, 2023 Bacteriophages are viruses that are particularly reliant on their bacterial hosts’ metabolic activity to copy their genetic material and produce the proteins necessary for…
Phage Visualization Under Microscope: The Types, Techniques, and Importance January 27, 2023 Bacteriophage research has seen a resurgence in recent years due to its potential for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One of the critical ways to study…
Research: Antibiotics Can Alter the Infectivity of Bacteriophages January 23, 2023 Antibiotics are drugs that help fight bacterial infections. Recently, scientists have discovered that these drugs can also affect the way that viruses, called bacteriophages…
