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Bacteriophages: meet the viruses that hunt superbugs

As antibiotic resistance grows, scientists are turning to bacteriophages, viruses that target harmful bacteria without wiping out beneficial microbes.

1 May 2026

5 min read

Cross-posts Antimicrobial resistance

Bacteriophages: meet the viruses that hunt superbugs

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