Scientists at the Charlie Dunlop School of Biological Sciences at UC Irvine report that they have developed a powerful new tool, called Phollow, that lets scientists watch viral activity in the gut microbiome of living animals with unprecedented precision—down to a single viral particle. Led by Travis Wiles, PhD, assistant professor, the study … offers a window into how these nanoscopic predators spread, replicate, and shape the microbial ecosystems inside our bodies. … UC Irvine’s research looks like it points toward a future where targeted, phage-based therapies could enhance gut health, fight infections, and perhaps even prevent disease—one viral particle at a time. Read the article here.