Characteristic Bacteria Viruses Living Status Living organisms (single-celled) Non-living entities; require a host to replicate Size Larger, typically 0.4 to 10 micrometers Smaller, usually 0.02 ...

Meet the jumbo phage. Scientists believe they’ve cracked the code on how its ‘secret handshakes’ act as a shield against the ...

Phages—viruses that can only infect bacteria—have been shown to fight some bacterial infections very effectively. Yet, little is known about the long-term success of most phage therapies.

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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 ...

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 ...

If people had been aware of the existence of bacteria and their role in causing the Black Death in the 14th century, as well ...

The dot in the middle is the shield created by the phage to protect its DNA after it has infected the bacterial cell. Image by Bondy-Denomy Lab Jumbo phages belong to a group of viruses that attack ...