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Illustration of bacteriophages infecting a bacterium
Phages Treat Gut Inflammation in Mice
Mixtures of viruses that attack inflammatory bowel disease–causing bacteria in mice also survive the digestive tract and are well-tolerated in humans, a study finds.
Phages Treat Gut Inflammation in Mice
Phages Treat Gut Inflammation in Mice

Mixtures of viruses that attack inflammatory bowel disease–causing bacteria in mice also survive the digestive tract and are well-tolerated in humans, a study finds.

Mixtures of viruses that attack inflammatory bowel disease–causing bacteria in mice also survive the digestive tract and are well-tolerated in humans, a study finds.

Bacteriophages

An illustration of an orange bacteriophage virus sitting on top of a green bacterium
Some Viruses Use an Alternative Genetic Alphabet
Abby Olena, PhD | Apr 29, 2021 | 4 min read
In a trio of studies, researchers follow up on a 40-year-old finding that certain bacteriophages replace adenine with so-called diaminopurine, perhaps to avoid host degradation.
Retrons Help Bacteria Defend Themselves from Phages: Study
Catherine Offord | Feb 1, 2021 | 2 min read
The mysterious DNA sequences appear to help bacterial cells spot when they’ve been infected with viruses—and prompt those cells to self-destruct.
The Scientist Speaks Podcast – Episode 3
The Scientist’s Creative Services Team | Mar 25, 2020 | 1 min read
Tackling Antibiotic Resistance: Viruses to the Rescue
Bacteriophage Biologist Dies
Aggie Mika | Sep 14, 2017 | 2 min read
Roger Hendrix, a microbiologist at the University of Pittsburgh, contributed key insights on bacteriophage structure and evolution.  
Contributors
The Scientist Staff | Jul 16, 2017 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the July/August issue of The Scientist.
Phages Carry Antibiotic Resistance Genes
Abby Olena, PhD | Dec 7, 2016 | 2 min read
Researchers find evidence of antibiotic resistance genes in the DNA of viruses that infect bacteria.
Clyde A. Hutchison III: Genome Sequencer and Synthetic Biologist
Anna Azvolinsky | Aug 1, 2016 | 8 min read
From sequencing bacteriophages to synthesizing bacterial genomes to defining a minimal genome
CRISPR Antidotes Galore
Anna Azvolinsky | Jun 13, 2016 | 3 min read
Anti-CRISPR proteins are prevalent in phage genomes and bacterial mobile genetic elements, researchers show.
All Together Now
Mary Beth Aberlin | Jan 1, 2016 | 3 min read
Understanding the biological roots of cooperation might help resolve some of the biggest scientific challenges we face.
Viral Soldiers
Jyoti Madhusoodanan | Jan 1, 2016 | 10+ min read
Phage therapy to combat bacterial infections is garnering attention for the second time in 100 years, but solid clinical support for its widespread use is still lacking.
Contributors
Chris Palmer and Kate Yandell | Sep 1, 2013 | 3 min read
Meet some of the people featured in the September 2013 issue of The Scientist.
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