Félix d'Hérelle's discovery of bacteriophages in 1910 paved the way for phage therapy, which is now being re-evaluated as antibiotic resistance rises globally.
Initial tests of 'phage steering'—a strategy involving an evolutionary dilemma for bacteria—show promise, but further research is essential to establish wider effectiveness.
With over 70% of hospital-acquired bacterial infections resistant to antibiotics, strategies like phage therapy could be crucial in combating evolving bacterial threats.
In 2019, antibacterial resistance resulted in 4.95 million deaths worldwide, intensifying the urgency for innovative treatments to address this escalating public health crisis.
[
Collection
]
[
|
...
]