PHAGEBio

Bacteriophages are predators of bacteria that specifically infect and kill their host bacteria. Therefore, phages select for new genetic and phenotypic bacterial variants, thereby influencing the biology and evolution of bacteria. Our goal is to understand the consequences of such microbial interactions by elucidating the underlying molecular mechanism of phage-bacteria interactions. In addition, we aim to exploit the ability of phages and their enzymes to kill bacteria important for the food industry, in animal production and human infections. The research of PHAGEBio focus on understanding the host range of phages, identification of phage receptor binding proteins, novel phage resistance mechanisms and the counter-acting strategies of developed by phages as well as innovative approaches for designing novel phage-derived antimicrobials. See more here: https://ivh.ku.dk/english/research/food_safety_and_zoonoses/phages/