The Phage

🎥 Dr Evelien Adriaenssens, Vice President of the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV), explains the shift from morphology-based classification to a more genomics-focused approach. Watch the full video here https://lnkd.in/e66Ha4w7

In this project, the student will combine bioinformatic, synthetic biology and modelling approaches to study putative phages and tailocins, and their interactions with sequenced clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates. The student will become a joint member of two flourishing UoM research communities: the Manchester Microbial Evolution Research (MERMan) group, and the Manchester Institute for Biotechnology (MIB)   https://lnkd.in/e4f-uE-H

Update on abstract submission for Viruses of Microbes-UK 2025 (VoM-UK) (https://lnkd.in/eUaD3ya4). We have extended the deadline for registration and submission of abstracts until the 10th of Jan 2025 as people are still actively applying ISVM International Society for Viruses of Microbes Please follow link for the registration page: https://lnkd.in/eekWegWA

Researchers from Institut Pasteur and Univ Paris Dideroté developed an artificial intelligence model that can quickly identify the best phage or combination of phages for a particular bacterial infection. https://lnkd.in/epfZfnJs

Two weeks remaining #Phageart

Did you know that the type of media you use can make a big difference in phage isolation? Here’s why: 👉 Bacterial Growth: The media affects how well your host bacteria grow, impacting phage replication and plaque formation. 👉 Phage Adsorption: The salts and nutrients in the media influence how efficiently phages attach to bacterial cells. 👉 Phage Replication: Nutrient availability plays a key role in how effectively phages replicate inside the host bacteria. 👉 Plaque Formation: The type of media can determine the size and clarity of plaques—some media result in clear plaques, while others might produce smaller or more diffuse ones. Choosing the right media isn’t just a small detail-it’s essential for successful phage isolation!

"End of Year: The Phage Art Competition 2024" Showcase your creativity and passion for science! Click the link provided (or scan the QR code) to participate and stand a chance to win exciting prizes, including Christopher Shaffer's new book. https://lnkd.in/gvZXb_3t

"End of year The phage art competition 2024" Showcase your creativity and passion for science. Head onto the link given and win exciting prizes. https://lnkd.in/gvZXb_3t

🌟 Discover Bacteriophages! 🌍 Did you know bacteriophages outnumber all life forms combined, with a biomass exceeding that of humans, whales, and elephants? Learn about their origins, abundance, and unique structures in this short video! 📺 Watch the full version here: https://lnkd.in/e5-Wp9xR #Microbiology #Bacteriophages #ScienceExplained

An Exciting opportunity for the bioinformaticians to work on #phages at the University of Manchester. #AI #phageresearch https://lnkd.in/gNVB2BW2