U biologist wins seed grant to deepen research into tailocins, the weapons microbes use on each other

Hypothesis Fund supports early-stage innovative research that aims to improve the health of people and the planet.

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Tailocins: The next generation of antibiotics could come from viruses that infect bacteria

Basic science is paving the way for novel solutions to global challenges, like antibiotic resistance.

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The promising world of bacteriophages, the pathogen’s pathogen

Talia Karasov’s lab is trying to unlock the mystery of how bacteria harness viruses to wipe out the competition.

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