Friday, February 05, 2021

Bacteriophage against juice spoilage

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"... The students harnessed a bacteriophage – a virus that infects bacteria [Alicyclobacillus acidoterrestris] – to prevent spoilage of fruit juices, a phenomenon causing damage estimated at millions of dollars each year. ... Bacteriophages are abundant in nature, and following strenuous research, the group succeeded in isolating and identifying a bacteriophage that destroys the harmful bacteria. It takes just a small dose to efficiently eliminate the bacteria, and because it does so selectively, it is safe for use and it has no harmful effects on human health. ..."

The Juice Keepers | Technion - Israel Institute of Technology Technion students use viruses to prevent spoilage of fruit juices

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