Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have developed a new methodology for creating genome modifications in phages, utilising bacterial retrons to produce genetic sequences. The retrons, re-engineered to generate recombineering donor DNA, can introduce variants to the phage genome. This may help in finding a solution to antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections, as therapies using these highly-specific viruses are being explored as a potential alternative to antibiotics.
The Light Collective amplifies its call for patient data rights
The Light Collective is planning to lead discussions on World Patient Safety Day (September 17) focusing on patient concerns about health data aggregation. The patient-led
