A detailed 3D map of a bacteria-hunting virus reveals ancient origins and new promise against…
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A bacteriophage, or phage, is a type of virus that infects and replicates within bacteria. These microscopic entities play a crucial role in controlling bacterial populations in various ecosystems, including the human body. Bacteriophages attach to bacterial cells, inject their genetic material, and hijack the bacterial machinery to reproduce, eventually causing the bacterial cell to burst, releasing new phages. Due to their ability to specifically target bacteria, bacteriophages have gained renewed interest as potential alternatives to antibiotics, particularly in the fight against antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Phage therapy is being researched for its precision in targeting harmful bacteria while sparing beneficial microbes.
Antibiotic resistance is rising fast, killing tens of thousands each year in the U.S. alone—and…
Scientists can now design bacteria-killing viruses from DNA, opening a faster path to fighting superbugs.…
Viruses that infect bacteria can still do their job in microgravity, but space changes the…
Scientists have long known that bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria, live in our gut, but…
Complementary discoveries have the potential to enhance treatment options for antibiotic-resistant infections. Researchers at the…
A new study reveals how a single species of bacteria can sustain a diverse community…
McMaster researchers found that bacteriophages treated under specific conditions form flower-like structures that are highly…
A recent study has found that common bathroom fixtures like showerheads and toothbrushes are teeming…
Recent research on phages—bacteria-infecting viruses—reveals that the number and interactions of phages during infection impact…
New research details long-sought mechanisms and structures. Bacterial infections present major hurdles in both agriculture…
In the early 20th century, antibiotics gained widespread recognition as an effective treatment for bacterial…
Bacteriophages, also called phages, are viruses that infect and kill bacteria, their natural hosts. But…
A newly discovered deep-sea virus, vB_HmeY_H4907, was found in the Mariana Trench, infecting Halomonas bacteria. …
Extremely long tail provides a window into how bacteria-infecting viruses assemble. A recent study in…
Researchers are utilizing the gene-editing technology CRISPR to modify the viruses that have evolved to…
Viruses have a bad reputation. They are responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic and a long…
A Berkeley Lab-led team is digging into the bizarre bacteria-produced nanomachines that could fast-track microbiome…