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Bacteriophages: Biology and Applications Elizabeth Kutter, Alexander Sulakvelidze
Publisher: CRC Press

Sep 23, 2013 - According to Forest Rohwer of San Diego State University and science writer Merry Youle, bacteriophages are the dark matter of the biological universe—vital elements that don't seem to behave the way other things do. €�I've learned that students will rise to the challenge that you put in front of them,” says Bryan Gibbon, a biology professor at Baylor University who taught the SEA course for the first time last fall. Sep 27, 2013 - Bacteriophage Biology The word bacteriophage comes from the word bacteria and the Greek word phagein, which means "to devour" or "to eat." Bacteriophages are generally made of a shell of protein that contains DNA or RNA encoding a "genome" or . The recent approval for the use of phages of Listeria monocytogenes for food safety purposes has increased the impetus of phage research to uncover phage-mediated applications with activity against other food pathogens. Jun 14, 2011 - Phage are highly specific to their target bacteria and are harmless to any other cells, or non‐targeted bacteria. Jan 27, 2011 - Faculty say the course has changed how they think science should be taught. However, compared with France, much less phage research was published out of Russia, as its potential military applications to cure battlefield infections made the Soviets consider phage therapy as a state secret. For their potential as biotherapeutic agents. Dec 6, 2010 - Bacteriophages as biocontrol agents Bacteriophages represent one of the most abundant biological entities in nature and have long been recognized for their potential use as therapeutic agents. Based on Lu's graduate school research at MIT, the assay uses biological particles called bacteriophages, or phages, which only target bacteria. Feb 15, 2013 - Since the 2009-2010 academic year, four cohorts, each with 13 to 18 first-year Biology and Chemical-Biology students, have participated in Phage Safari. Apr 20, 2011 - Bacteriophages: Biology and Applications — Elizabeth Kutter and Alexander Sulakvelidze - CRC Press, 2005. Apr 21, 2014 - This means that a wider application of phage therapy could lead to substantial savings in healthcare costs and make antibacterial therapy accessible to those who otherwise cannot afford treatment [23]. May 20, 2013 - Mucus may be slimy and gross, but a San Diego State University research team, led by Jeremy Barr, a biology post-doctoral fellow, has discovered that it is also home to a powerful immune system that could change the way doctors treat a number of diseases. €�We envision BAM influencing the prevention and treatment of mucosal infections seen in the gut and lungs, having applications for phage therapy and even directly interacting with the human immune system. Bacteria for quick detection, with the ability to detect only a few bacteria. Mar 8, 2007 - Bacteriophages: Biology and Applications provides unparalleled, comprehensive information on bacteriophages and their applications in agriculture, human therapy, and biotechnology. Mar 6, 2013 - “Phage Hunters,” taught by Marie Pizzorno, biology department chair and associate professor of biology, and Emily Stowe-Evans, associate professor of biology, offers sophomores the unique opportunity to identify the genetic codes of bacteria-eating viruses through hands-on research in a classroom environment. Through this class, students learn more about .