Bacteriophage therapy utilizes viruses that infect bacteria, known as bacteriophages or phages, to treat bacterial infections as an alternative to traditional antibiotics. Bacteriophages have shown promise in treating various infections as they can target specific strains of bacteria without harming surrounding tissues or beneficial gut flora. The demand for bacteriophage therapy has grown in recent years due to the rise of antibiotic-resistant "superbugs" and need for novel treatment ... Read more

History and Discovery of Bacteriophages
Bacteriophages or phages for short were discovered in the early 20th century by British bacteriologist Frederick Twort and French-Canadian microbiologist Félix d'Herelle. Twort was the first to report on the existence of viruses that infect and kill bacteria in 1915. However, it was d'Herelle who further investigated these viruses and coined the term "bacteriophage" in 1917. Through his research, he found that bacteriophages could effectively ... Read more