Engineered phages: The future of bioremediation? November 25, 2023 In the dynamic world of scientific discovery, researchers are constantly finding innovative solutions to some of our most pressing challenges. A recent study has…
PhageScope: A new web-based tool for decoding the phage genome November 15, 2023 In the dynamic realm of bioinformatics, a transformative tool has emerged to unravel the intricacies of bacteriophages. PhageScope, a cutting-edge web-based tool developed by…
Increased Temperature Facilitates Rapid Genome Ejection in Phages November 8, 2023 In a groundbreaking study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences in 2023, researchers from Lund University, Sweden in collaboration with…
Kimchi LAB Strains that defeat phage infection November 6, 2023 When you talk about fermented foods, kimchi stands out not only as a culinary delight but also as a treasure trove of microbial wonders….
Mammalian cells uptake bacteriophages and harness them as a means to boost cellular growth and survival November 5, 2023 In a recent study published in the open-access journal PLOS Biology, a team of researchers led by Dr. Barr from Monash University in Victoria,…
Pseudo-typing: Scientist re-engineered E. coli bacteriophage to infect salmonella October 17, 2023 Bacteriophages, often referred to as phages, offer promising and potent solutions for combating bacterial infections that have become resistant to antibiotics. The rise of…
Cell free synthesis of bacteriophages proved more efficient October 13, 2023 Many people are now familiar with phage therapy, a fascinating approach that harnesses viruses to combat drug-resistant bacteria. While this therapy boasts numerous benefits,…
PHAXIAM Therapeutics and Vetophage Join Forces to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance October 3, 2023 Lyon, France, and Cambridge, MA, USA, October 2023, PHAXIAM Therapeutics (Nasdaq & Euronext: PHXM) and Vetophage, a Lyon-based company specializing in phage therapy for…
The Deepest Known Isolated Phage: A Virus from the Mariana Trench September 26, 2023 In a groundbreaking discovery that has captivated the scientific community, a novel virus has been found in the abyssal depths of the Mariana Trench….
Phage Therapy Breaks New Ground in Combating Drug-Resistant Mycobacterial Infections September 17, 2023 In the ongoing battle against drug-resistant Mycobacterial infections, a ray of hope has emerged from the world of bacteriophages. The study, titled “Phage Therapy…
