Phage Therapy Could Expand Beyond Fecal Transplants for Serious Infections

Researchers are investigating bacteriophage transplants—using viruses that attack bacteria—as a potential alternative to standard fecal microbiota treatments. The finding could open new treatment pathways for antibiotic-resistant infections and inflammatory conditions, attracting biotech investment and shifting clinical practice if validated in larger trials.

Originaltitel: Beyond faecal microbiota transplantation, the non-negligible role of faecal virome or bacteriophage transplantation