Sewage Sample Collection for Bacteriophage Isolation June 26, 2023 Sewage presents an ideal environment for bacteriophages to thrive, primarily because it contains abundant bacteria, serving as a plentiful food source for these viruses….
Breakthrough in Genetic Medicine: Scientists Develop New Artificial Viral Vectors for Targeted Gene Delivery June 2, 2023 Scientists have made an exciting discovery in a recent study published in the journal Nature Communications. They have found a new way to create…
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…
Innovate UK KTN Launches Phage Innovation Network to Drive Innovation in Phage Research and Development March 8, 2023 Innovate UK KTN, a UK-based organization focused on driving innovation and growth, has launched the Phage Innovation Network, a platform aimed at improving the…
Phage Visualization Under Microscope: The Types, Techniques, and Importance January 27, 2023 Bacteriophage research has seen a resurgence in recent years due to its potential for treating antibiotic-resistant bacteria. One of the critical ways to study…
Game Theory between Bacteriophages and Pathogens May 19, 2022 Game theory is widely used to analyze economic and social behaviours. Game theory is also used to analyze biological behaviour as well, just as…
DendriPep: Innovative macromolecules that stabilize bacteriophages as a medicine January 16, 2022 In the world of booming antimicrobial resistance, scientists worldwide struggle to find a proper method of treating superbugs. Recently, the savior has been recognized…
Antiviral properties of bacteriophages July 24, 2021 Bacteriophages are viruses known to attack bacteria. Their effectiveness in eradicating the most antibiotic-resistant bacteria piqued scientists’ interest in the prospect of using them…