Episode 16 - Beyond Antibiotics: Phage Therapy

Show notes:

In the show, The Bio Busters professors, Dr. A and Dr. C, discuss phages, their life cycles, applications (both industrial and therapeutic), potential drawbacks, and future directions. Keep the discussion and comments going on the iTunes review section, or feel free to e-mail the podcast with future show ideas and thoughts on the current show.

Music by Bahaa Naamani

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References:

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Bacteriophage trigger antiviral immunity and prevent clearance of bacterial infection.

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Bacteriophage Applications for Food Production and Processing

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https://www.sciencedaily.com/terms/antibiotic_resistance.htm

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