antibiotic resistance

PHAGE MIMIR124 AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT UROPATHOGENIC ESCHERICHIA COLI

January 14, 2025

Uropathogenic E. coli is a common cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), but some strains, such as UPEC124, are resistant to many antibiotics, including…

Synergistic Effect of Plasma-Activated Water and Phages Against Proteus mirabilis Biofilms: An Experimental Study

December 31, 2024

A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection that affects any part of the urinary system, which includes the kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra….

Co-delivery hydrogel with phages and antibiotics to treat Fracture-related infections, a promising experimental study

November 14, 2024

Wound healing is a complex process that involves a lot of work from our cells. Infections from fractures (broken bones) often involve biofilms—layers of…

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….

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…

Tailocins: The headless phage in fight against bacteria

May 11, 2024

The ever-increasing threat to the world’s healthcare system and the constant need to find a replacement for existing antimicrobials have led to the development…

Horizontal gene transfer between bacteria

Bacteriophage: The horizontal gene transfer machine

March 11, 2024

The field of bacteriophage research presents a complex landscape, where scientists grapple with the intricate dynamics of gene transfer mediated by these viral entities….

Which is better: antibiotics or phage therapy?

February 9, 2024

Antibiotics have long been the go-to treatment for bacterial infections, but with the rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, researchers have been exploring alternative treatments. One…

Rosalind franklin laboratory in the west midlands

UK Urged to Invest in Bacteriophage Manufacturing Plants as Antibiotic Alternatives

January 11, 2024

In a recent report, the Science, Innovation & Technology Committee (SITC) has advocated for the UK government’s investment in advanced manufacturing plants dedicated to…

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…

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