The Ganges is a lifeline to millions of people in India and the backbone of spiritual life for the country’s Hindu majority. Many believe the river is self-cleansing and has healing powers. Indeed, its water has demonstrated bactericidal activity (the ability to kill bacteria). And although this mystery is still unfolding, it appears to be related to bacteriophages (or phages). And these viruses that infect and kill bacteria could provide a useful alternative to antibiotics in the form of phage therapy.
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