Bacteriophages: the good guys on the viral block The recent Covid-19 crisis may have completely changed our approach to phage technology. Dr Ron Dixon is an Associate Professor within the School of Life Sciences at the University of Lincoln. He shares with us his...
Bacteriophage and biofilms There is a requirement for science and technology to push towards advancement and offer medical solutions which, whilst addressing the difficult problems facing humanity in post Covid-19 era, are also safe. The use of Bacteriophage in...
Is bacteriophage technology the innovation to make food safe? The food industry has commercially exploited phage technology to its full potential so far. The available phage based products for the food industry against Listeria sp. or Escherichia coli have...
Marine Anti-Fouling: a force for environmental good and commercial opportunity Like many others we have been considering how our daily lives contribute to the warming, polluting and poisoning of our oceans, rendered in shocking detail by the brilliant BBC series, The...
Oral Care Innovation: Toothpastes and Biofilms Innovation in oral care presents a challenge. When looking at new toothpaste technologies, it is important to consider that toothpaste is used to enhance the effectiveness of cleaning with a toothbrush. Toothbrush type,...
Oral Care Innovation: Hygiene and consumer behaviour ‘A smile is the shortest distance between two people’ [i] Beautiful smiles with healthy, white teeth can enhance our social connections. Daily oral care is an essential regimen for most people aiming to...
