"Virus bos" against superbugs (Isidro García Meniño, USC)

Discover how science is fighting the growing problem of multidrug-resistant bacteria. In this talk, we will explore the fascinating world of phage therapy, which uses natural viruses called bacteriophages to eliminate harmful bacteria in a specific way, without affecting our beneficial flora.

This strategy is presented as an innovative and promising alternative for when traditional antibiotics are no longer effective. We will learn firsthand about the different applications of this technology—from therapeutics to disinfection and diagnostics—that are being actively researched at the Campus Terra da USC.