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A Rapid Bacteriophage-Based Test for Timely Detection of UTIs
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have plagued humanity for centuries, causing discomfort and pain during urination. These infections are predominantly caused by three…
Transduction: Understanding Generalized and Specialized Mechanisms
Understanding the concept: Phage transduction Imagine bacteriophages as tiny, virus-like entities that infect and replicate within bacterial cells. These bacteriophages are like…
Phage Therapy for Treatment of Skin Acne
Step into the mesmerizing world of the human microbiome, a bustling metropolis of microorganisms thriving both inside and outside our bodies. From…
Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT): Empowering Young Generation of African Phage Researchers
The Phage blog proudly presents an exclusive interview with the Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT), an undergraduate research organization at Nigeria’s prestigious…
Understanding the Importance of Phage Typing in Clinical Applications
This article includes a section on Phage typing theory. If you are interested in reading about the protocol, you can find it…
Beginners’ guide: How to Successfully Purify Your First “Phage”
Welcome back to the captivating world of bacteriophages, those tiny heroes that hold the power to combat bacterial foes. Today, we embark…