Virus vs. bacteria: Phages prove effective at killing pathogens in milk
Dennis D'Amico, associate professor of animal science, has demonstrated that bacteriophages can effectively reduce the amount ...
Understanding the world within: Study reveals new insights into phage–bacteria interactions in gut microbiome
A world of microbes resides within the gut of every human being. This vast microbial community, the microbiome, which ...
World's only freshwater river 'Ganga' with a remarkable 50 times faster elimination of germs, says expert
Despite over 60 crore visitors and countless holy dips during Maha Kumbh, the Ganga remains germ-free. A study by Padma Shri ...
Why Ganga is the Most Freshwater River in the World?
Discover why the Ganga is considered the most freshwater river in the world. Explore its unique self-purification mechanism, ...
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Liver Doc Debunks Ganga’s 'Self-Purifying' Claims; Warns Bacteriophages May Be Harmful For Humans
Renowned liver specialist Dr Cyriac Abby Philips debunks claims that the Ganga River self-purifies warning that bacteriophages in its waters may signal severe contamination ...
Study claims Ganga eliminates bacteria faster than any river; BJP calls it ‘groundbreaking’, but reality differs
Dr. Ajoy Sonkar cites participation of millions in Mahakumbh without widespread illness as river’s ‘self-cleansing’ ...
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'Bacteriophages are fecal indicators, can harm humans': 'The Liver Doc' fact-checks study on self-purifying Ganga water
A recent study claimed that the Ganga river has 1,100 types of bacteriophages that selectively target and destroy bacteria, thus purifying the water naturally. Researcher Dr Ajay Sonkar ...
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Helping viruses deliver a knockout blow for killer bacteria
In the face of rising concerns about antibiotic resistant infections, an international group of microbial experts have launched a powerful and flexible free online genomic toolkit for more rapid ...