Bacteriophages and Biofilms 2026
A special issue of Viruses (ISSN 1999-4915). This special issue belongs to the section "Bacterial Viruses".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026
Special Issue Editor
Interests: phage biology; phage–host/antibiotics interaction; bacteriophage ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Biofilms represent a major challenge in clinical and environmental microbiology due to their resistance to conventional antimicrobial therapies. Bacteriophages—viruses that specifically infect bacteria—have emerged as promising agents in combating biofilm-associated infections. This Special Issue aims to explore the complex interactions between bacteriophages and biofilms, encompassing both fundamental mechanisms and applied research. We welcome original research articles, reviews, and short communications that investigate phage–biofilm dynamics, the use of engineered phages, phage-derived enzymes, combination therapies, and novel delivery systems. Special attention will be given to innovative therapeutic approaches, resistance mechanisms, and in vitro/in vivo model systems that advance our understanding and application of phages in biofilm control.
Dr. Bartłomiej Grygorcewicz
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- bacteriophages
- phage therapy
- biofilms
- phage–biofilm interaction
- depolymerases
- antibiofilm agents
- phage engineering
- phage resistance
- combination therapy
- microbial ecology
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