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Bacteriophages with Ben Chan
Mar 24, 2024
Researcher from Yale University, Ben Chan, discusses the potential of bacteriophages in treating human infections and combating antibiotic resistance. The podcast explores phage collection processes, their unique appearance, and their role as a possible alternative to broad-spectrum antibiotics in fighting harmful bacteria.
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- Bacteriophages are effective in combating antibiotic-resistant bacteria, offering potential solutions in treating infections.
- Phages play a vital role in maintaining ecological balance by eliminating a significant portion of the planet's bacteria daily.
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Understanding the Battle Between Bacteria and Bacteriophages
Bacteria, omnipresent single-celled organisms, face constant threat from bacteriophages, viruses targeting bacteria exclusively. Bacteriophages play a crucial role in maintaining ecological balance by eliminating nearly half of the planet's bacteria daily. Human reliance on antibiotics to combat harmful bacteria has led to antibiotic resistance, prompting exploration of bacteriophages as potential allies in the fight against antibiotic-resistant infections.
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