Canadian team invents gel made from viruses that eat bacteria
The gel could someday be used for healing wounds or purifying water, the researchers at McMaster University say. Continue reading
Phage Therapy
Phage therapy: Superbug victim hoping to become the first to receive experimental life-saving treatment in Canada
By Jeff Semple Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
By 2050, superbugs are expected to kill more people than cancer. One possible solution is a century-old treatment called phage therapy. A B.C. man is now hoping to become the first to receive phage therapy in Canada. Continue reading
Super Awesome Science Show recap: ‘phaging’ out the resistance
On this week’s Super Awesome Science Show, we look at how a century-old treatment is being used to fight antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections. Continue reading