Audi Kimron

The process of a bacteriophage taking over the genetic material of a bacterium. Prof. Udi Cameron, Tel Aviv University

A mechanism has been revealed by which "good" viruses eliminate "bad" bacteria and stop their culture

Researchers from Tel Aviv University have discovered a process in which a "good" virus manages to selectively destroy the DNA of the "bad" bacteria, thus stopping the reproduction of the bacteria. The discovery may help in the development of treatments against bacteria

How do the bacteria distinguish 'between enemy and lover'?

Bacteriophage under the microscope. Photo: shutterstock

dislodge the resistance