The phage wars: multiple viruses block each other from infecting cells
More of a bad thing is usually bad. But in the case of viruses, it may be good.
Tag: bacteriophage
Your microbiota will be having non-stop sex this Valentine’s Day
Bacteria don’t have sex to reproduce; they use it to stay alive and healthy.
Researchers successfully use viruses to clear years-old, antibiotic-resistant infection
Although it worked, there's still much work to do before it becomes practical.
Trained bacteriophages could help us with our drug resistance issues
If you can't beat them -- hire mercenaries.
New approach neutralizes influenza with modified bacteria predator membranes
The team is currently working on adapting it for use against the coronavirus.
Phages in kitchen sponges could help us wipe antibiotic resistant bacteria clean off
Kitchen sponges are crawling with bacteria. Turns out that's a good thing.
Researcher finds new immune system in mucus
Think about mucus - what comes to mind? It's slimy, it's gross, no one really likes it, right? Well, as ...
Virus steals bacteria immune system and kills it
Researchers at Tufts University School of Medicine came across a particular strain of bacteriophage - a virus that infects and replicates within ...
The best science pictures of 2010
With each passing year, science is becoming more and more visual, and the pictures we get to see are more ...
