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How Phages Are Revolutionising Skincare: The Parallel Health Story

April 18, 2025

Recently, we had an insightful conversation with Dr. Nathan Brown, a scientist who made an “unexpected” shift from academia to the cosmetics industry. Alongside…

Schematic model for iron sequestration-induced promotion of phage infection

Bacteria Secrete a Molecule that Sensitizes Rivals to Phage Infection

March 24, 2025

Scientists from Indiana University Bloomington have published a study that has revealed a fascinating new mechanism by which bacteria can gain a competitive edge…

PhalconBio Secures £1 Million PACE Grant

February 22, 2025

PACE (Pathways to Antimicrobial Clinical Efficacy) is one of the UK’s largest public-private initiatives targeting early-stage antimicrobial medicines and diagnostic discovery. PACE helps to…

Sewage sample processing for bacteriophage isolation

February 12, 2025

Sewage is a rich source of diverse bacteriophages, particularly coliphages that target coliform bacteria. However, its composition can vary significantly depending on the source,…

How a Popular Food Dye Destroys Phages by Damaging Their DNA

February 7, 2025

Indigo Carmine (IC) is a well-known dye used in food, medicine, and scientific research. It’s also called FD&C Blue No. 2 and gives products…

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…

Over 600 Viruses Discovered on Toothbrushes and Showerheads: Why is it a good news?

October 14, 2024

New research reveals that our everyday household items, like toothbrushes and showerheads, are teeming with hundreds of previously unknown viruses. However, this discovery isn’t…

A bacteria turned by a phage into Zombie cell

Discovery: Bacteriophages Turn Bacteria into ‘Zombie’ Cells

May 22, 2024

Marine microbes are essential for sustaining the ecosystem by ensuring nutrient circulation for all its members. Understanding this system is crucial for promoting the…

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…

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