Are phages natural or synthetic?
Phages are entirely natural. As the most abundant form of life on our planet, phages constitute an essential and innate mechanism through which nature controls the growth of bacteria. Each milliliter of ocean water may contain more than 10 million phages. Phages naturally occur in what we eat and drink. Phages even reside in our oral cavity and digestive system. Q: Have the phages used to produce ABT’s phage therapy products been genetically modified? A: No. The phages ABT uses to produce all of its phage therapy products have been isolated from nature. They have not been genetically modified or manipulated in any way. They do not constitute “Genetically Modified Organisms” (GMOs). Q: Are U.S. organizations involved in the development and commercialization of phage technology? A: Yes. The American Society for Microbiology (ASM) and many university researchers are following developments in phage technology very closely. Many concerns have embarked upon efforts to discover commercial app
