Health & Welfare
Potential applications of bacteriophages for AHPND control
Study demonstrates that isolated phages tested are effective in controlling AHPND infection in farmed penaeid shrimp and inhibiting bacterial growth.
Innovation & Investment
Proteon Pharmaceuticals poised to grow its bacteriophage products for aquaculture
Bacteriophage producer nets €21 million to accelerate the commercialization of its products, which aim to reduce antibiotic usage in aquaculture.
Responsibility
Phage therapy provides targeted bacteria treatment
The use of phages is an alternative to antibiotics in the control of pathogenic bacteria. Phage therapy offers low-cost, low-toxicity treatment and quick bactericidal effects.