What Are the Latest Advances in Bacteriophage Research?

Learn about bacteriophage therapy in our latest episode of Teach Me in 10.

Bacteriophage research is at the forefront of a novel approach to combating bacterial infections, offering a potential solution to the growing problem of antibiotic resistance. Phages – viruses that specifically target and kill bacteria – are emerging as a powerful alternative to traditional antibiotics.

Professor Martha Clokie, a professor of Microbiology at the University of Leicester and the director of the UK’s newly founded Centre for Phage Research, talks about the cutting-edge methods used to identify and develop phages for treating infections in both humans and animals. She highlights the transformative impact of genome sequencing on phage therapy, showcasing data from recent safety and efficacy trials. The discussion also covers the potential for combining phages with antibiotics and the ongoing efforts to collaborate with regulators to bring phage-based therapies to the public.

Want to learn more about bacteriophage therapy? Check out the resources below:

• Centre for Phage Research
• Professor Martha Clokie
•  Lytic vs Lysogenic – Understanding Bacteriophage Life Cycles