Location
CoLab, OCB 100
Start Date
25-4-2024 1:30 PM
Document Type
Poster
Description
This study draws inspiration from the adventurous spirit of One Piece while linking it to soil microbiology. Employing techniques such as serial dilutions and streak plates, akin to navigating uncharted waters, the aim is to isolate a target microbe from soil samples. Subsequent antibiotic screening revealed only two microbes with antibiotic resistance in an agar plate filled with Mycobacterium smegmatis. Notably, Microbe #8, named after Luffy, the main character of the popular series is selected for further investigation. This exploration highlights the significance of unraveling Microbe #8's role in the ecosystem and its potential implications for human health and the importance of understanding microbial biodiversity.
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Exploration of Microbial Diversity: A One Piece-Inspired Expedition in Soil Microbiology
CoLab, OCB 100
This study draws inspiration from the adventurous spirit of One Piece while linking it to soil microbiology. Employing techniques such as serial dilutions and streak plates, akin to navigating uncharted waters, the aim is to isolate a target microbe from soil samples. Subsequent antibiotic screening revealed only two microbes with antibiotic resistance in an agar plate filled with Mycobacterium smegmatis. Notably, Microbe #8, named after Luffy, the main character of the popular series is selected for further investigation. This exploration highlights the significance of unraveling Microbe #8's role in the ecosystem and its potential implications for human health and the importance of understanding microbial biodiversity.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Beverly Tanui, Biology.