Bacteriophages, or phages, infect bacteria in order to reproduce inside.
Unbound phages were separated from phages bound to antibodies in normal plasma by centrifugation.
Research shows phages may help reduce Salmonella contamination on fresh-cut fruits
Bacterial viruses are called phages, and phage therapy, while about a century old, is making a bit of a comeback, perhaps as a substitute for antibiotics.
The strain of staphylococci are recognized by natural virus parasites called phages.
Definition of phage in US English:
phage
nounfāj
short for bacteriophage
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Unbound phages were separated from phages bound to antibodies in normal plasma by centrifugation.
Research shows phages may help reduce Salmonella contamination on fresh-cut fruits
The strain of staphylococci are recognized by natural virus parasites called phages.
Bacterial viruses are called phages, and phage therapy, while about a century old, is making a bit of a comeback, perhaps as a substitute for antibiotics.
Bacteriophages, or phages, infect bacteria in order to reproduce inside.