Nanotweezers Use Light to Manipulate and Identify Bacteriophages Without Using Bioreceptors, Revolutionizing Phage-Based Therapies

Medicine & Technology Feb 28, 2024

A team of researchers has developed a game-changing technique which uses light in manipulating individual bacteriophages without the need for chemical labels. Find out more about it in this article.

Vampire Viruses Observed For the First Time in the US: What Are These Pathogens?

Nov 08, 2023

Scientists in the US have identified the presence of 'vampire viruses' in the wild, demonstrating that these viruses attach themselves to host viruses for replication. Read on to learn more.

New Bacteriophage Discovered in the Depths of the Mariana Trench, Shedding Light on Ocean Floor Viral Evolution

Sep 21, 2023

Researchers studied sediment from the Mariana Trench, Earth's deepest point, finding a novel bacteriophage in their analysis. Check it out in this article.

Microbiome: The Complex Ecosystem of Viruses and Bacteria

Mar 06, 2021

Research shows a complex ecosystem in the human microbiome where bacteriophages thrive in predation and keep the balance of bacteria and viruses balanced.

Bacteriophage: Possible Replacement For Antibiotics, Great Efficacy In Combating Superbugs

Apr 19, 2017

A bacteriophage is a virus that specifically kills bacteria. Researchers believe that these “phage” can solve the growing problem of resistant bacteria.