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By simplifying the process and expanding what is technically possible, this approach significantly broadens the potential for developing bacteriophages as targeted therapies against antibiotic-resistant infections.

From Science Daily

It has been spray-painted: an ancient graffiti artist pressed their hand flat against the cave wall, then blew or spat a mouthful of pigment around it so that, when they pulled the hand away, a negative outline was left behind on the rock.

From BBC

France's all-time top try-scorer Damian Penaud is a shock omission from the defending champions' Six Nations squad before a potentially crucial opening round match against Ireland on 5 February.

From BBC

His defence has also come in for criticism with his failure to deal with a kick ahead by Northampton's Henry Pollock in a recent Bordeaux-Begles' Champions Cup win the latest evidence against him.

From BBC

In Fickou's absence, Galthie has called up a clutch of young centres led by Toulouse's much-heralded 20-year-old Kalvin Gourgues, who won his first cap against Australia in November.

From BBC