When a Virus Is the Cure
In the past five years, bacteriophage research has accelerated, with a proliferation of publications, conferences, and pharmaceutical-company investment. This enthusiasm reflects the ever-growing threat of antibiotic-resistant bacteria and a dearth of new antibiotics available to fight them.
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https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/12/21/when-a-virus-is-the-cure