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New phage book alert! Lina Zeldovich announced that her new book, "The Living Medicine," is out today, described by reviewers as “unputdownable” and compared to "The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks," making it a must-read for those interes

Why aren't phages routinely used in the world yet? It constantly feels that they're not living up to their potential, and I want to understand why. I’m super excited to share our new podcast, Podovirus. This is a new experiment. I wanted a

ISVM members are invited to participate in the upcoming elections for the ISVM Executive Board, with voting taking place from October 7th to 21st, 2024, to shape the future of the organization and its initiatives in viruses of microbes rese

Need help with phage manufacturing, and looking for an outsourcing partner? JAFRAL manufactures phages to the highest quality and purity, and develops manufacturing processes and analytical methods for various phage types and phage applicat

This Week in Virology (TWiV) recorded a special live podcast episode at the 2024 Viruses of Microbes meeting in Cairns, Australia. Hosts Vincent Racaniello and Jolene Ramsey interviewed phage researchers Krystyna Dabrowska and Rob Lavigne a

This Week in Virology (TWiV) recorded a special live podcast episode at the 2024 Viruses of Microbes meeting in Cairns, Australia. Hosts Vincent Racaniello and Jolene Ramsey interviewed phage researchers Krystyna Dabrowska and Rob Lavigne a

🎙️ New Podovirus Podcast Episode Alert! I had such a great time talking to Jesus Fernandez-Rodriguez, PhD, VP of Technology at Eligo Bioscience, about how they're editing live microbes in the mouse gut with engineered phages! 🧬 Highligh

In a recent interview, Dr. Evelien Adriaenssens (Quadram Institute) discusses her career journey to becoming a Group Leader, focusing on the role of phages in the gut microbiome to promote health and combat disease. She reflects on the dive

David Harper discusses the complexities and limitations of using phages as therapeutics in his recent LinkedIn post, emphasizing the challenges posed by the immune system and the size of phages compared to conventional antibiotics.

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🎙️ New Podovirus Podcast Episode Alert! I had such a great time talking to Jesus Fernandez-Rodriguez, PhD, VP of Technology at Eligo Bioscience, about how they're editing live microbes in the mouse gut with engineered phages! 🧬 Highligh

PhageEU is urging phage researchers to join their mission to raise awareness about the potential applications of phages and influence regulatory environments in the EU, especially with new parliamentary appointments on the horizon PhageEU m

Kurzgesagt released a new video on viromes and their impact on health, emphasizing the role of phages in microbiome dynamics! Check it out!

Why isn’t phage therapy a thing yet? What’s taking so long? I’m super excited to share our new podcast, Podovirus. This is a new experiment. I wanted a (better?) excuse to have in-depth conversations with some of my favorite phage people,

Congratulations to Simon Roux for winning the 2025 ASM Microbiome Data Prize for his outstanding contributions to microbiome research!

The Phage Hunters Training and Research Program (PHTRP) has launched a fundraiser to support their Phage Training Startup Fund. This initiative aims to equip young scientists in Africa and other developing countries with the skills needed

The ISVM (International Society for Viruses of Microbes is launching a logo design competition to create a new visual identity for the society, with submissions due by October 6th via the ISVM Board's email.

The Veterinary Biologicals Committee of the International Alliance for Biological Standardization will host a workshop on the quality, safety, and efficacy of phages for veterinary use on September 5, 2024, to discuss strategies for reducin

Why isn’t phage therapy a thing yet? What’s taking so long? I’m super excited to share our new podcast, Podovirus. This is a new experiment. I wanted a (better?) excuse to have in-depth conversations with some of my favorite phage people,

Only a few more days to vote for the International Society for Viruses of Microbes Executive Board candidates! (Ends Oct 21) ISVM members are invited to participate in the upcoming elections for the ISVM Executive Board to shape the future