The majority of people relate viruses with diseases that affect plants and animals only, what we don't know is that being the smallest living entity in the universe, viruses are capable of infecting other microorganisms like bacteria. Having viruses affecting bacteria has proven to be beneficial to the human race, especially in recent years where there was a rise in antibiotics resistance and they are used as antibiotics alternatives. These viruses are known as bacteriophages and sometimes termed as phages in short form, these entities are of variety and infect every kind of bacteria that has ..read more

ⒸBIOTEC Phytopathogens have always been a barrier to the agricultural industry's ability to meet rising food demands. Annual crop loss due to plant disease is estimated at $220 billion USD or 14.1% of total crop loss. Crop loss can be caused by biotic organisms such as fungi, viruses, bacteria, and nematodes, as well as abiotic factors such as environmental factors. Phytopathogens infect interspecific plants and pose a significant threat to the global food trade. Antibiotics and copper sprays have been used in existing management programs, which have not only disturbed th ..read more

Food safety is an important issue in our society. With the rise of bacteria-related illnesses, it is essential to know how to protect ourselves and our families from these dangerous microorganisms. One way to do this is to use bacteriophages, which are tiny viruses that can kill bacteria. In this blog post, we will explore what bacteriophages are, the benefits they offer, how they can be used to improve food safety, and more. Creator: fcafotodigital | Credit: Getty Images ..read more

Antimicrobial resistance is one of the most pressing medical and veterinary issues that are confronting humanity today. Antimicrobial resistance is a slow and gradual process; however, it has emerged as a result of inappropriate antibiotic use. Superbugs are bacteria that have developed resistance to most antibiotics. They can be treated with more efficacious antibiotics as well as other treatment options such as bacteriophages (phage therapy). Bacteriophages can kill superbugs and hence can be used as a treatment option since sometimes even the new antibiotic may fail. Examples of this bacter ..read more

What is phage typing? Phage typing is a quick, accurate, and low-cost phenotypic method that uses bacteriophage specificity to detect and identify single strains of bacteria. Is simple to understand this concept once you know the phage life cycle. Bacteriophages use one of two mechanisms: lytic or lysogenic. In the first, the phage inserts its genetic material into the cell, converting it into a factory for the production of more phages, which will eventually lyse the host. During lysogenic action, the phage's injected genome is incorporated into the cell's DNA, transforming it into a prophage ..read more

A virus is a parasitic organism. It infects the host cell and uses its chemical machinery to make its own proteins and nucleic acids. Because phage, a virus that attacks bacteria cells, is relatively easy to culture, it has one of the better-understood virus life cycles.  ..read more

Wounds are injuries as a result of a break in the continuity of any bodily tissue. They include cuts, scrapes, scratches, and punctured skin just to mention a few. They are frequently the result of an accident. Wounds usually heal within a couple of weeks in most cases. However, some medical conditions, such as diabetes, can slow down the healing process and make infections more likely. The good news is that there are ways for people with diabetes to promote wound healing. Vitamin C, zinc, and protein are all nutrients that have been scientifically proven to help your body heal wounds m ..read more

The primary distinction between prophage and bacteriophage is that prophage is a viral genome that has been integrated into a bacterial genome, whereas bacteriophage is the actual virus that infects the bacteria. Prophages are also bacteriophages that go through the lysogenic cycle by integrating their genome into the bacterial genome. Bacteriophages can transform into prophages after integrating their nucleic acids into the bacterial genome. Once integrated, the segment of the genome is known as a prophage. This integration into the host genome is accomplished by an enzyme called integra ..read more

Fish plays a vital role in the human diet, and consumption per capita is increasing; however, the expansion of industry and agriculture causes contamination of the natural and man-made aquatic environment, which affects the health of organisms, raising safety concerns about its use for human consumption. Consumption of fish products, particularly raw or undercooked fish, is frequently linked to human diseases. As a result, it is critical to research these pathogens in order to ensure the safety of fish. The presence of various bacterial species in fish, including those pathogenic to humans ..read more

Fish plays a vital role in the human diet, and consumption per capita is increasing; however, the expansion of industry and agriculture causes contamination of the natural and man-made aquatic environment, which affects the health of organisms, raising safety concerns about its use for human consumption. Consumption of fish products, particularly raw or undercooked fish, is frequently linked to human diseases. As a result, it is critical to research these pathogens in order to ensure the safety of fish. The presence of various bacterial species in fish, including those pathogenic to humans, ha ..read more