Micro Adventures of a Tiny Life
Location
CoLab, COM 126
Start Date
30-4-2026 8:15 AM
Document Type
Poster
Description
A soil sample was collected and subjected to serial dilution to isolate potential antibiotic producing bacteria. These isolates were screened for antimicrobial activity and tested against safe relatives of the ESKAPE organisms to evaluate their ability to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Additional tests were conducted to identify the microbial candidates exhibiting inhibitory effects. The rise of antibiotic resistant ESKAPE pathogens in hospitals worldwide presents a significant public health threat, as infections caused by these organisms can be difficult or even impossible to treat. This growing resistance is largely driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, while the development of new antibiotics has slowed considerably in the pharmaceutical industry. Following the Tiny Earth protocol, soil derived bacteria were isolated, cultured, and screened against Safe ESKAPE pathogens to identify strains with antimicrobial properties. The goal of this research is to contribute to the discovery of novel antibiotics capable of treating resistant bacterial infections. Additionally, this work aims to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and inspire future scientific efforts to address this critical global issue.
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Micro Adventures of a Tiny Life
CoLab, COM 126
A soil sample was collected and subjected to serial dilution to isolate potential antibiotic producing bacteria. These isolates were screened for antimicrobial activity and tested against safe relatives of the ESKAPE organisms to evaluate their ability to inhibit the growth of harmful bacteria. Additional tests were conducted to identify the microbial candidates exhibiting inhibitory effects. The rise of antibiotic resistant ESKAPE pathogens in hospitals worldwide presents a significant public health threat, as infections caused by these organisms can be difficult or even impossible to treat. This growing resistance is largely driven by the overuse and misuse of antibiotics, while the development of new antibiotics has slowed considerably in the pharmaceutical industry. Following the Tiny Earth protocol, soil derived bacteria were isolated, cultured, and screened against Safe ESKAPE pathogens to identify strains with antimicrobial properties. The goal of this research is to contribute to the discovery of novel antibiotics capable of treating resistant bacterial infections. Additionally, this work aims to raise awareness of antibiotic resistance and inspire future scientific efforts to address this critical global issue.
Comments
The faculty mentor for this project was Jamie Cunningham.