Tag: small RNA
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How Tiny RNA Helpers in Phages Boost Bacterial Hijacking and Phage Replication
Introduction: A Tiny RNA, Big Impact As antibiotic resistance climbs, scientists are turning to bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—as potential allies in the fight against hard-to-treat infections. A recent study uncovers a surprising mechanism: phages use a small RNA molecule to hijack bacterial cells, rewiring their machinery to favor phage replication. This discovery adds a new…
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How Phages Use Tiny RNA to Hijack Bacteria and Boost Replication
Introduction: A New Dimension in Phage Therapy As antibiotic-resistant infections threaten global health, researchers are turning to bacteriophages—viruses that infect bacteria—as a potential alternative or supplement to conventional antibiotics. A recent study has shed light on a surprising mechanism: bacteriophages using a tiny piece of RNA to hijack bacterial cellular machinery and boost their own…