The term “bacteriophage” literally means “bacteria eater,” reflecting their ability to destroy bacterial cells. Bacteriophages, often simply called phages, are among the most abundant and diverse entities in the biosphere. Invisible to the naked eye, these microscopic viruses specifically target and infect bacteria. Discovered in the early 20th century, phages have since unveiled a complex …
Have you ever had a “gut feeling” about something? It turns out, there’s more to that saying than we might think. Welcome to the world of the gut-brain axis, a fascinating conversation between your gut and your brain that impacts your mood, stress levels, and overall health. Imagine your gut and brain chatting over a …
Have you ever wondered why we age and what might be at the core of this inevitable process? Imagine if there were a biological clock within each cell of our body, ticking away and determining the lifespan of our cells, and thereby, perhaps, our overall longevity. This is not just a figment of science fiction; …
