From Dirt to Drugs: Exploring Antimicrobial Potential in Soil
Location
CoLab, COM 116
Start Date
30-4-2026 8:15 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
The purpose of this research is to fight antibiotic resistance by finding antimicrobials in soil. Soil samples were serially diluted. Soil bacteria from the serial dilution plates were chosen for further testing. A master plate was used to isolate candidates. The candidates were screened against safe relatives to ESKAPE pathogens to see if zones of inhibition were present. The presence of zones of inhibition indicated antimicrobial activity. This study demonstrates that soil microorganisms may serve as a valuable source of novel antimicrobial agents. This research is important because it could result in a new source of antimicrobials to fight the rise of antibiotic resistance.
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From Dirt to Drugs: Exploring Antimicrobial Potential in Soil
CoLab, COM 116
The purpose of this research is to fight antibiotic resistance by finding antimicrobials in soil. Soil samples were serially diluted. Soil bacteria from the serial dilution plates were chosen for further testing. A master plate was used to isolate candidates. The candidates were screened against safe relatives to ESKAPE pathogens to see if zones of inhibition were present. The presence of zones of inhibition indicated antimicrobial activity. This study demonstrates that soil microorganisms may serve as a valuable source of novel antimicrobial agents. This research is important because it could result in a new source of antimicrobials to fight the rise of antibiotic resistance.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Melissa Beaty.