PhageLab

It’s #PhageDay again! Every October 22, we celebrate the groundbreaking discovery of bacteriophages, made over 100 years ago by Frederick Twort and Félix d'Hérelle, who named them after the Greek word “phagein,” meaning “to devour,” referencing their ability to destroy bacteria. Initially overshadowed by antibiotics in the early 20th century, bacteriophages are now making a powerful comeback as a sustainable solution to multi-drug-resistant bacteria. Let’s celebrate these incredible viral warriors today. #Microbiology #Phages #PhageHistory #PhageLab

Andrea, Cecilia, and Eduardo, you did it! We’re incredibly proud to share that three of our Phagers, in collaboration with Universidad Andres Bello, have been awarded scholarships in the 2024 ANID Chile Doctoral Thesis in the Productive Sector Competition. This achievement not only boosts their professional growth but also strengthens our mission to drive innovation in the industry. We’re thrilled for what’s to come and all we can accomplish together. #PhageLab #Biotecnología #Innovación

We’re beyond thrilled to announce that PhageLab has won The Yield Lab’s Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge at the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit. From over 100 global applicants, our CEO, Hans Pieringer had the honor of pitching our innovative product PHAGEIN to industry leaders—earning €100K to drive our vision for a sustainable future in dairy, poultry and other animal production industries. Here’s to pushing boundaries and making a lasting impact for everyone. #PhageLab #ScienceWorks #GlobalHealth 

Go Hans, Go! Our CEO, Hans Pieringer, will represent us at the Global Dairy Sustainability Challenge 2024, part of the Animal AgTech Innovation Summit. We’re thrilled to be one of the 7 finalist startups, chosen from over 100 applicants from 32 countries. #ScienceWorks #Bacteriophages #GlobalHealth

PhageLab proudly present at Chile's most important food industry expo. Nicolas Cifuentes Muñoz, our Head of Research Projects & Phages, will participate in the FoodTech 360º Panel at Espacio Food & Service, where he’ll share his 15+ years of experience and knowledge developing phage-based solutions for controlling pathogenic bacteria in the agro-industry. Explore the full program here: www.espaciofoodservice.cl #ScienceWorks #OneHealth #FoodIndustry

Yes, we believe in science deeply, but also, as our CEO Hans Pieringer says, "We believe in products that evolve with data and adapt over time, not in static formulas that endure for decades." Check out the full conversation with Diario Sustentable at our HQ. #ScienceWorks #Poultry #Phages

Heads Up: Lab Tour! This week, our CTO Pablo Cifuentes, along with Patricia Hansen and Néstor Roca, welcomed a delegation from the Paraná region of Brazil, who visited our country to learn more about the local scene and work related to Artificial Intelligence, a topic that Luis E. León shared in depth during the visit. #ScienceWorks #Science #Technology

Superbugs could be attributed to over 39 million deaths by 2050 according to a new study by the Global Research on Antimicrobial Resistance (GRAM) Project published in The Lancet. Although deaths related to drug resistance are decreasing among young children due to better vaccination and hygiene, the study forecasts a sharp increase in AMR-related deaths among the elderly. Phages offer a promising alternative or complement to traditional drugs against bacteria. Unlike antibiotics, which target a broad range of pathogenic agents, phages are highly specific, reducing the risk of antimicrobial resistance. This precision makes phages a great asset in fighting resistant infections. The time to take action is now. The research: https://lnkd.in/e8XJcQ7Y #ScienceWorks #AMR #GlobalHealth

Listen to what Pablo Cifuentes Palma sees as a very bright future for phage therapy in the podcast #TheFutureOfPoultry, by 🐓 WATT Poultry. Our CTO had a great conversation with Mark K Clements; they talked about how phages are a powerful tool, their synergy with antibiotics, and why our proven results on farms make what lies ahead so promising for this technology. #ScienceWorks #Poultry #Phages

Did you know your gut has its own hidden world? It's called the phageome, and it's full of tiny viruses called phages that regulate the bacterial populations inside you. Wherever there are bacteria, there are phages, so it’s no surprise they can be found across different environments in nature, animals, and humans. The coolest part? Phages are so specific that a fraction of them can target harmful bacteria, helping to prevent or treat infections. Wanna see how they look from up close? Check the image to see a real phage from our library. #ScienceWorks #Phages #Bacteria