Phage Spot Lysis Test: Phage detection technique May 30, 2023 A spot test is a technique used to determine the presence and activity of bacteriophages against specific bacterial strains. It involves spotting a small…
CDC Proposes the Use of Phage Therapy on Resistant Bacteria from Eye Drop Contamination May 30, 2023 In a recent development, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has raised concerns over an outbreak of infections caused by a…
Agar Overlay (double layer agar) technique May 29, 2023 Preparation of an overlay This method creates a homogeneous lawn of bacteria within a thin layer of agar across the surface of a plate….
Bacteria’s Phage Tail-Like Nanostructures: Guardians Against Osmotic Stress May 26, 2023 In the world of bacteria, a remarkable discovery has been made that unveils the hidden powers of phage tail-like nanostructures called contractile injection systems…
Unveiling the UK Public’s Rising Acceptance of Phage Therapy: Insights from a New Study May 25, 2023 Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has become a global crisis, posing a threat to human health as previously treatable infections become increasingly lethal. In response to…
Mycovirus Halts Vomitoxin Production in Scab Fungus May 22, 2023 A team of scientists from the Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and South Dakota State University (SDSU) has discovered an extraordinary virus that could deal…
Anionic Synthetic Polymers Shield Bacteria from Phage Infections May 21, 2023 Prepare to be amazed by the groundbreaking discovery made by researchers at the University of Warwick—a breakthrough that has the potential to revolutionize the…
Unlocking the Secrets of Phages: Revolutionizing Biotechnology with New Structural Insights May 17, 2023 Phages, the intriguing viruses that target bacteria, have long held the key to a variety of applications in biotechnology and medicine. In a groundbreaking…
Revolutionizing Infection Treatment: SNIPR Biome’s CRISPR-armed Phage Therapy Targets Antibiotic-Resistant E. Coli in Gut May 13, 2023 SNIPR Biome ApS has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of microbiology, paving the way for a new era of microbial gene therapy….
Tiny Soldiers to the Rescue: Bacteriophage Spray Offers New Solution to Food Contamination May 10, 2023 Every year, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issues a recall list filled with contaminated items that cause multiple foodborne illnesses, ranging from…
