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 ...

Researchers found hundreds of viruses that prey on bacteria on toothbrushes and showerheads. They’re unlikely to pose a ...

One example is bacteriophages, viruses that infect bacteria and can be used to keep bacterial infections under control. These viruses are known to have more complex shapes and have not been ...

Professor Alice Roberts talks bacteriophages: viruses that infect the bacteria that infect us. With the rise of antibiotic resistance they are a potential weapon against infection. Show more ...

Elders named the bacteriophage in Woi Wurrung language Merri-merri-uth nyilam marra-natj (MMNM), which translates as "Dangerous Merri lurker" in English. Importantly, the researchers found that a ...

A novel new test for bacteria in fluids makes it as easy as observing a color change to confirm the presence of ...