Phage Therapy Shows Remarkable Success in Treating Stubborn Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections August 12, 2023 In a groundbreaking international endeavor, the Israeli Phage Therapy Center (IPTC), under the leadership of Prof. Ran Nir-Paz from the Hadassah Hebrew University Medical…
Identify Each Step In The Bacteriophage Replication Cycle August 6, 2023 Question: Identify the components of the enveloped virus budding process. Answer: Photo credit: Biomaterial publishing Question: Identify each step in the bacteriophage replication cycle….
The Lytic Cycle Of Bacteriophage Infection Ends With The _____. August 6, 2023 The lytic cycle of bacteriophage infection is a process by which a bacteriophage, a virus that infects bacteria, replicates and ultimately destroys the host…
A Rapid Bacteriophage-Based Test for Timely Detection of UTIs August 5, 2023 Urinary tract infections (UTIs) have plagued humanity for centuries, causing discomfort and pain during urination. These infections are predominantly caused by three types of…
Transduction: Understanding Generalized and Specialized Mechanisms August 3, 2023 Understanding the concept: Phage transduction Imagine bacteriophages as tiny, virus-like entities that infect and replicate within bacterial cells. These bacteriophages are like genetic couriers,…
Phage Therapy for Treatment of Skin Acne August 3, 2023 Step into the mesmerizing world of the human microbiome, a bustling metropolis of microorganisms thriving both inside and outside our bodies. From the enigmatic…
Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT): Empowering Young Generation of African Phage Researchers July 28, 2023 The Phage blog proudly presents an exclusive interview with the Ibadan Bacteriophage Research Team (IBRT), an undergraduate research organization at Nigeria’s prestigious University of…
Understanding the Importance of Phage Typing in Clinical Applications July 28, 2023 This article includes a section on Phage typing theory. If you are interested in reading about the protocol, you can find it on the…
Beginners’ guide: How to Successfully Purify Your First “Phage” July 26, 2023 Welcome back to the captivating world of bacteriophages, those tiny heroes that hold the power to combat bacterial foes. Today, we embark on an…
Preserving the Magic: How to Properly Store Your Phages in the Lab July 21, 2023 Congratulations on successfully isolating and purifying your bacteriophages! Now, as you embark on the next phase of your phage journey, it is crucial to…
