Bacteriophage decontaminates infant formula infected with superbug.

Bacteriophages are abundant in the environment, which means they are ecologically friendly.  They infect and kill only bacteria, which means they could be used as novel biocontrol agents and even as natural food preservatives.  Due to their host specificity and lysis activity, phages have been considered alternative biocontrol agents for the control of pathogenic bacteria. Although this approach has been used as a therapeutic approach … Continue reading Bacteriophage decontaminates infant formula infected with superbug.