A 'library' of bacteria-killing viruses: Harnessing the power of phages

Phys.org Saturday 26 September 2026, 02:40 UTC 1 min read

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An estimated 38 trillion bacteria live in the human body—and only a small fraction are harmful to our health. However, the harmful ones can cause serious illness, especially when they develop resistance to antibiotics.

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