Name:
PHAGETHERAPY

Developed by:
Microbial Biotechnology Group. UMU/SPAINSpain

Funding sources:
National

General idea:
The increased resistance of bacterial pathogens to antibiotics is promoting the use of alternatives for the treatment of bacterial diseases. Viruses that prey bacteria are named bacteriphages (or phages for short) are considering a promising strategy that has shown experimentally its applicability in aquaculture.

TRL:
5. Technology validated in relevant environment

Sources:
Literature review: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-6382/9/6/301