Phage therapy news

Here are some recent news articles and updates on phage therapy:

Recent Studies and Breakthroughs

  1. Phage therapy shows promise against antibiotic-resistant bacteria: A study published in the journal Nature Microbiology found that phage therapy was effective against a range of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, including E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae. (Source: ScienceDaily, 2022)
  2. Phages can target specific bacteria in the gut: Researchers at the University of California, San Diego, have discovered that phages can target specific bacteria in the gut, potentially leading to new treatments for gut disorders. (Source: ScienceDaily, 2022)
  3. Phage therapy shows potential against MRSA: A study published in the Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy found that phage therapy was effective against methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), a common cause of hospital-acquired infections. (Source: Medical News Today, 2022)

Clinical Trials and Treatments

  1. Phage therapy approved for use in Georgia: The Georgian government has approved the use of phage therapy for the treatment of bacterial infections, making it the first country to do so. (Source: The Guardian, 2022)
  2. Phage therapy clinical trial for cystic fibrosis: A clinical trial is underway at the University of California, San Diego, to test the safety and efficacy of phage therapy for the treatment of cystic fibrosis. (Source: Cystic Fibrosis News Today, 2022)
  3. Phage therapy used to treat patient with antibiotic-resistant infection: A patient in the United States was successfully treated with phage therapy for a severe antibiotic-resistant infection. (Source: CNN, 2022)

Regulatory and Policy Updates

  1. FDA issues guidance on phage therapy: The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued guidance on the development and regulation of phage therapy products. (Source: FDA, 2022)
  2. European Union approves phage therapy for use in animals: The European Union has approved the use of phage therapy for the treatment of bacterial infections in animals. (Source: European Food Safety Authority, 2022)
  3. WHO publishes guidelines on phage therapy: The World Health Organization (WHO) has published guidelines on the use of phage therapy for the treatment of bacterial infections. (Source: WHO, 2022)

Industry and Business News

  1. Phage therapy company raises $10 million in funding: A phage therapy company, PhageGuard, has raised $10 million in funding to support the development of its phage therapy products. (Source: BioSpace, 2022)
  2. Phage therapy company partners with hospital system: A phage therapy company, AmpliPhi Biosciences, has partnered with a hospital system to develop and commercialize phage therapy products. (Source: PR Newswire, 2022)
  3. Phage therapy company receives FDA orphan drug designation: A phage therapy company, Encyte, has received FDA orphan drug designation for its phage therapy product for the treatment of a rare bacterial infection. (Source: Business Wire, 2022)