Enea Maffei
@phagemuffin.bsky.social
Post-doc at D-HEST, ETH Zurich. PhD in microbiology at Biozentrum, Basel. Phagehunter. Hiker. Scout. Music and food enthusiast. Per aspera ad astra
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0751-9572
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Reposted by Enea Maffei
It is not only antibiotics but also certain viruses – known as bacteriophages – that can kill off pathogenic bacteria. However, Switzerland lacks the legal framework for the use of these viruses in therapy. What would need to change? Researcher Alexander Harms explains.
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“Treatment with bacteriophages can combat antibiotic-resistant infections, but Swiss patients lack access”
It is not only antibiotics but also certain viruses – known as bacteriophages – that can kill off pathogenic bacteria. However, Switzerland lacks the legal framework for the use of these viruses in th...
ethz.ch
September 26, 2025 at 6:42 AM
It is not only antibiotics but also certain viruses – known as bacteriophages – that can kill off pathogenic bacteria. However, Switzerland lacks the legal framework for the use of these viruses in therapy. What would need to change? Researcher Alexander Harms explains.
ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
So where does the difference come from? More nutrients/energy required for full development?
September 24, 2025 at 7:00 AM
So where does the difference come from? More nutrients/energy required for full development?
It was a pleasure having you! Until next time!
September 23, 2025 at 4:59 AM
It was a pleasure having you! Until next time!
Making a good cacio pepe is indeed a science on its own!
September 19, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Making a good cacio pepe is indeed a science on its own!
This is great, congratulations Simona!
September 4, 2025 at 7:29 PM
This is great, congratulations Simona!