Location
CoLab, OCB 100
Start Date
25-4-2024 10:30 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
In the face of rising antibiotic resistance, our microbiology research explored the endless potential of soil microbes as a source for antibiotics. This research was conducted through a series of serial dilutions, masterplates, and antibiotic screenings against the safe relatives of the ESKAPE pathogens. The research focused on finding zones of inhibition within our antibiotic screening plates that show the ability to resist common bacteria. One colony of bacteria named “Cat”, showed tremendous potential for antibiotic research. This colony originated from a soil sample on JCCC’s campus and showed zones of inhibition in the screenings of Enterococcus faecalis and Acinetobacter baylyi. This research not only highlights the soil’s microbiological diversity but also emphasizes the critical role that everyday soil can have in the future of antibiotic discovery.
Digging for Cures: Unearthing Antibiotic Potential from Soil Microbes
CoLab, OCB 100
In the face of rising antibiotic resistance, our microbiology research explored the endless potential of soil microbes as a source for antibiotics. This research was conducted through a series of serial dilutions, masterplates, and antibiotic screenings against the safe relatives of the ESKAPE pathogens. The research focused on finding zones of inhibition within our antibiotic screening plates that show the ability to resist common bacteria. One colony of bacteria named “Cat”, showed tremendous potential for antibiotic research. This colony originated from a soil sample on JCCC’s campus and showed zones of inhibition in the screenings of Enterococcus faecalis and Acinetobacter baylyi. This research not only highlights the soil’s microbiological diversity but also emphasizes the critical role that everyday soil can have in the future of antibiotic discovery.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Beverly Tanui, Biology.