Phage applications in plants
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Bioinformatics
PhageScope: A new web-based tool for decoding the phage genome
In the dynamic realm of bioinformatics, a transformative tool has emerged to unravel the intricacies of bacteriophages. PhageScope, a cutting-edge web-based tool…
Research digest
Increased Temperature Facilitates Rapid Genome Ejection in Phages
In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023, researchers from Lund University, Sweden in…
FOOD SAFETY
Kimchi LAB Strains that defeat phage infection
When you talk about fermented foods, kimchi stands out not only as a culinary delight but also as a treasure trove of…
PHAGE THERAPY
Mammalian cells uptake bacteriophages and harness them as a means to boost cellular growth and survival
In a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, a team of researchers led by Dr. Barr from Monash University…
Research digest
Discovery: A virus that attaches to another virus
In a groundbreaking discovery that began as a typical research project, a team from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) uncovered…
Synthetic Biology
Pseudo-typing: Scientist re-engineered E. coli bacteriophage to infect salmonella
Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, offer promising and potent solutions for combating bacterial infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. The…
