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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.
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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. open.spotify.com/episode/18J…
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The conversation then moves beyond phages: what does scientific excellence actually mean? We talk about research culture, leadership, communication, responsibility and creating an environment where people can make mistakes, especially during difficult periods. 🧵
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We also discuss how to retain talented researchers, balance the pressure to publish with high-quality science, and protect mental health throughout the process. Enjoy the episode!
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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!
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Delivering phages in aquaculture isn’t as simple as adding them to water. How do phages reach their targets? Are cocktails necessary? What about dilution, stability and bacterial resistance? We discuss the challenges of phage therapy in aquaculture on PhageCast.
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Custus®️YRS is the world's first commercial bacteriophage product developed for aquaculture. How does it work? Why was Yersinia ruckeri chosen as the first target? And what have we learned from bringing phage therapy into commercial fish farming? open.spotify.com/episode/1FN…
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How are antibiotics used in aquaculture? How strict are the regulations? Which bacterial infections still require treatment? And where could phages make the biggest impact? We discuss all of this with Yang Shen R&D Director at ACD Pharma: open.spotify.com/episode/1FN…
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We speak with Dr. Yang Shen, R&D Director at ACD Pharma. Have you ever wondered how aquaculture works and why bacteriophages are needed in fish farming? How are phages actually used in this industry? Find out in our 30th episode! open.spotify.com/episode/1FN…
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New episode out! In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yang Shen, R&D Director at ACD Pharma in Norway, about the use of bacteriophages in aquaculture and the challenges of controlling bacterial diseases in fish farming. open.spotify.com/episode/1FN…
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We then focus on Custus®YRS, the world’s first commercial bacteriophage product for aquaculture, developed to control Yersinia ruckeri in salmon. We discuss phage delivery, effective concentrations in water, bacterial resistance, and how phage therapy compares with antibiotics.
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Finally, Yang shares his journey from academia to industry, the differences between both environments, what he looks for in young researchers, and his advice for PhD students and scientists interested in developing phage-based technologies. Enjoy!
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What was the most challenging part of this project? And the most rewarding? At the end of the episode, Luciana Meneses reflects on her experience as a PhD student in the Azeredo Lab and shares advice for early-career researchers interested in phage biology open.spotify.com/episode/49a…
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This months episode is sponsored by the conference of Viruses of Microbes, do not forget that if you are interested in phage biology and phage theray, Virsues of Microbes will gather, in Prague from 6 to 10th of July, the most important research in the field. Don’t miss out!
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