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Is Studying Viromics Worth the Effort?

February 22, 2026 Raphael Hans Lwesya

Many people may not be familiar with the term viromics. Viromics refers to the study of viral communities using metagenomic approaches. Metagenomics, in general, is the study of all nucleic acids recovered directly from an…

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Essential Equipment for Your Phage Laboratory

July 7, 2023 Raphael Hans Lwesya

Venturing into the realm of phage research opens up a world of microscopic wonders. To embark on this exciting journey, you’ll need…

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PhD Project in Bacteriophage Engineering

28 Feb 2026
The University of Sheffield is inviting applications for a self-funded PhD position in Bacteriophage Engineering aimed at developing novel therapeutic strategies to target antibiotic-resistant enterococci.…

Research Assistant Opportunity at MINIMUM bio

26 Feb 2026
MINIMUM bio Pty Ltd is seeking a Research Assistant to support laboratory research activities that contribute to its AI-enabled drug discovery platform. The successful candidate…

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VAAM 2026 to Host Joint Symposium on Microbial Viruses

Starts: 2026-03-22T12:31

The annual meeting of the VAAM (Vereinigung für Allgemeine und Angewandte Mikrobiologie) will take place in Berlin, Germany, bringing together leading microbiologists, researchers, and early career…

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