Location
OCB 100
Start Date
28-4-2022 1:30 PM
Document Type
Poster
Description
In this microbiology lab, we have partnered with the Tiny Earth network, in order to identify bacteria that may be effective against ESKAPE pathogens. A sample of loam soil was collected from the front lawn of a residential area in Eudora, Kansas. From this sample, a series of dilutions were performed to create bacterial colonies. From these colonies, candidate number 3 appeared to be umbonate, with an irregular margin, and creamy white in color. A Gram stain of the candidate showed a Gram-positive rod bacilli with possible spores. Candidate 3 was also the only candidate that had a zone of inhibition and was resistant to the ESKAPE pathogen safe relative, Enterococcus faecalis.
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Expedition Against ESKAPE Pathogens
OCB 100
In this microbiology lab, we have partnered with the Tiny Earth network, in order to identify bacteria that may be effective against ESKAPE pathogens. A sample of loam soil was collected from the front lawn of a residential area in Eudora, Kansas. From this sample, a series of dilutions were performed to create bacterial colonies. From these colonies, candidate number 3 appeared to be umbonate, with an irregular margin, and creamy white in color. A Gram stain of the candidate showed a Gram-positive rod bacilli with possible spores. Candidate 3 was also the only candidate that had a zone of inhibition and was resistant to the ESKAPE pathogen safe relative, Enterococcus faecalis.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Matt Ducote, Biology.