Bacteriophage

Newly Discovered Reservoir of Antibiotic Resistance Genes

Waters polluted by the ordure of pigs, poultry, or cattle represent a reservoir of antibiotic resistance genes, both known and potentially novel. These resistance genes can be spread among different bacterial species by bacteriophage, bacteria-infecting viruses, according ...More
October 20, 2011
Posted in News, Infections & Pathogens
Understanding a Bacterial Immune System One Step at a Time

Researchers at the University of Alberta have taken an important step in understanding an immune system of bacteria, a finding that could have implications for medical care and both the pharmaceutical and dairy industries. In research published in the journal Nature ...More
May 17, 2011
Posted in News