A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria. In fact, the word "bacteriophage" literally means "bacteria eater," because bacteriophages destroy their host cells. All bacteriophages are ...

In a recent review published in Cell, researchers presented an overview of bacteriophage treatment, including mechanisms, types, design and applications of bacteriophage therapy. Study: Phage therapy: ...

Bacteriophages (viruses that invade bacteria and can kill them) have gained renewed interest as part of measures to combat the growing tide of antimicrobial resistance. This well-documented phenomenon ...

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