Start Date
27-4-2023 9:00 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
The purpose of this research is to find bacteria that have the unique qualities of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diseases. This is important because we are trying to find bacteria that produce antimicrobial chemicals in order to create new antibiotics. While the bacteria found in my soil has not yet been identified, it has shown promise in that it has inhibited the growth of Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Acinetobacter baylyi. While these bacteria themselves are not infections they are closely related bacteria that are.
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Identifying Bacteria Found Near Home
The purpose of this research is to find bacteria that have the unique qualities of inhibiting the growth of bacteria that cause infectious diseases. This is important because we are trying to find bacteria that produce antimicrobial chemicals in order to create new antibiotics. While the bacteria found in my soil has not yet been identified, it has shown promise in that it has inhibited the growth of Enterococcus faecalis, Staphylococcus epidermidis, and Acinetobacter baylyi. While these bacteria themselves are not infections they are closely related bacteria that are.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Heather Seitz, Biology.