Phage-derived research refers to scientific studies that focus on the use of bacteriophages, which are viruses that infect and kill bacteria, for various applications. This research area includes the study of phage biology, the development of phage-based therapies for treating bacterial infections (known as phage therapy), and the exploration of phage-derived enzymes and other molecules for biotechnological and medical purposes. Phage-derived research has gained interest in recent years as a potential alternative to antibiotics in the face of rising antibiotic resistance.