Bacterial Antiviral immune system alters tails of phages October 7, 2024 Scientists from the Weizmann Institute of Science in Israel and the Helmholtz Centre for Infection Research in Germany have published their recent research. In…
Saccharibacteria: The parasite that protects its host against phage attack April 25, 2024 In the vast and intricate realm of microbiology, bacteriophages, known colloquially as phages, reign as some of the most prevalent and potent organisms on…
Study: Phage Found to Target Dormant Bacteria January 20, 2024 In a groundbreaking study, researchers at ETH Zurich have uncovered a potential game-changer in the ongoing battle against antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Contrary to conventional wisdom,…
Study Unveils Viral Resilience Against Bacterial Restriction and Modification Mechanisms December 12, 2023 In the microscopic battlefield of microbial warfare, bacteriophages emerge as natural adversaries and “predators” of bacteria, demonstrating a remarkable ability to target specific bacterial…
Phage Therapy Breaks New Ground in Combating Drug-Resistant Mycobacterial Infections September 17, 2023 In the ongoing battle against drug-resistant Mycobacterial infections, a ray of hope has emerged from the world of bacteriophages. The study, titled “Phage Therapy…
Bacteriophages as Viral Warriors Against Microbial Infections August 13, 2023 In recent years, the field of microbiology and medical science has witnessed a resurgence of interest in phage therapy, a unique approach that utilizes…
Unveiling the Remarkable Arsenal of Antiphage Defense Systems in Bacteria July 18, 2023 Did you know that bacteria have developed incredibly diverse and fascinating defense systems to protect themselves against viruses known as phages? These defense mechanisms,…
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…
Scientists Uncover the Mechanism: Bacterial Protein Revealed to be Key Player in Phage Infection and Resistance March 10, 2023 Antibacterial resistance has led to the development of alternative treatments for bacterial infections, including the use of bacteriophages, which are viruses that can kill…