Can bacteria-eating viruses be used to fight superbugs?
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Levitation and Phage Therapy Insights
This chapter showcases an engaging demonstration of acoustic levitation using ultrasound technology and tiny beads, combined with a playful competition among participants. It delves into the critical issue of antibiotic resistance and introduces phage therapy as a promising alternative, highlighting the public's role in sample collection to aid research. The speakers share intriguing examples of phage discoveries, including one sourced from a toilet, illustrating innovative approaches in combating bacterial infections.
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