Phages vs. bacteria - animation showing infection mechanisms

We desperately need alternatives to antibiotics. Researchers all around the world are trying to develop antibacterial therapies based on bacteriophages - natural enemies of bacteria. In order to do this, however, they first need to understand the mechanisms behind phage actions.

Our 2D science animation explains the purpose of the research project of the Zurich University of Applied Sciences. It shows molecular mechanisms behind the phages' killing of the bacteria, involving tail spike proteins.

00:08 - Antibiotic resistance
00:23 - Phages killing bacteria
00:37 - Phage-based treatments - challenges
00:43 - Research project - introduction
00:49 - Phage structure
00:57 - The role of the tail spike protein
01:14 - Research project methods
01:33 - The purpose of the project

Видео Phages vs. bacteria - animation showing infection mechanisms канала Life Science Animation