tax_myPHAGE: Taxonomy Classification Tool for bacteriophages August 11, 2024 Knowing exactly what your phages are and whether any of that kind already exists in the database is crucial for any phage scientist. However,…
Can tiny viruses be a solution in fish preservation? July 21, 2024 Fish is renowned for its health benefits, being rich in essential nutrients such as protein, vitamin D, and omega-3 fatty acids. However, its perishable…
Phold: Phage Genome Annotation Using Protein Structural Homology July 21, 2024 I know the majority of phage scientists have used Pharokka for phage annotation at one point. Despite being a very helpful tool, there were…
PhageEU ASBL: A New Dawn for Phage Technology in Europe July 15, 2024 Brussels, Belgium – In a landmark move for the advancement of phage technology, three pioneering companies—Proteon Pharmaceuticals, JAFRAL, and PTC Phage Technology Center—have officially…
Innovative High Throughput Platform Enhances Personalized Phage Therapy July 13, 2024 A recent study has been published in Nature Communications about a technology that involves creating a pill-like substance containing phages and a kit for…
Discovery: Dual Functionality of Phage Anti-CRISPR Protein Unveiled July 10, 2024 Recently published research has made significant strides in understanding the complex interactions between bacteria and the viruses that infect them, known as phages. This…
Biofilm Treatment: The Power of Phage Extracts and Cocktails May 26, 2024 Just like in our visible world, microorganisms exhibit various kinds of survival mechanisms. Of the many, biofilms stand out with their complex and yet…
Bacteriophage MS2: A Comprehensive Overview May 25, 2024 Bacteriophage MS2, often referred to simply as MS2, is one of the well-studied RNA bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli (E. coli) bacteria. This virus…
In-Depth Exploration of the Phage Display Technique May 21, 2024 Bacteriophages have gained general popularity in recent years due to their potential in treating multidrug-resistant bacteria. Although they may seem new to scientists in…
Novel phage endolysin found effective against MDR Acinetobacter baumanii April 3, 2024 In their recently published study, scientists from a tertiary care hospital in Thailand reported an outbreak of multi-drug-resistant (MDR) infections in COVID-19 patients. Upon…
