Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phages October 7, 2024 Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany have published their recent research. In…
The Battle Within: How Phages Trigger Bacterial Cell Lysis October 3, 2024 Bacteriophages, often called phages, are viruses that specifically target and infect bacteria. One of the most fascinating processes they can initiate is bacterial cell…
Interview with Mr Pranav Johri, Founder of Vitalis phage therapy September 21, 2024 Despite being less known and often overlooked by the general public, bacteriophages have been evolving alongside bacteria and may have existed even before bacteria….
The role of neutrophils in systemic bacteriophage clearance August 21, 2024 The ongoing challenge of antimicrobial resistance has prompted a growing interest in phage therapy as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. This approach is increasingly…
The Impact of Stop Codon Reassignment Significantly Affects Phage Annotation August 18, 2024 Stop codon reassignment is a genetic phenomenon where the traditional role of stop codons in terminating protein synthesis is altered, allowing these codons to…
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…
