PhageCast

How do we ensure the integrity and purity of bacteriophage preparations?

Genome inconsistencies and batch-to-batch variability are important challenges for phage production. We discuss how bioinformatics can contribute to quality control with Ville Hoikkala from @PrecisionPhage

New Phagecast episode — Episode 32!

We speak with Ville Hoikkala, researcher, bioinformatics team leader and co-founder a at @PrecisionPhage , about phage genome integrity, quality control, and the challenges of ensuring reliable phage production.

How do phages recognize their bacterial hosts?

We discuss receptor-binding proteins, phage specificity and the molecular mechanisms underlying phage–host recognition with Lone Brønsted.

A fundamental question with major implications for understanding and engineering phages.

How do you create a research environment where people feel safe to make mistakes? And how do you balance publishing pressure, scientific quality and mental health?
In this episode, we speak with @LNdsted Professor at the University of Copenhagen.

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After many years in academia Dr. Yang Shen transitioned to industry to continue studying phages.
At the end of the episode, he shares what he finds different between industry and academia, his advice for early-career scientists and much more on career and personal resilience!