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Using Polymicrobial Interactions To Identify Possible Novel Targets In Staphylococcus, Bacillus, And Candida, Sheyda Amirfaiz
Using Polymicrobial Interactions To Identify Possible Novel Targets In Staphylococcus, Bacillus, And Candida, Sheyda Amirfaiz
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Microbes all compete for the same limited nutrients, space, and resources; therefore, they show competitive relationships. There is a component of Alcaligenes faecalis that inhibits the growth of Staphylococcus aureus, a gram-positive bacterium that causes many clinical diseases. We are interested in finding what genetic factors in Alcaligenes faecalis are responsible for killing Staphylococcus aureus. Transposon mutagenesis was used to interrupt certain gene segments by introducing a foreign piece of DNA into the Alcaligenes faecalis genome. By creating mutants of Alcaligenes faecalis, we were able to test these against Staphylococcus aureus to find those that can no …
A Pilot Research Project To Enhance Inquiry-Based Learning By Mapping The Microbiome Of The Southern Appalachian Region, Shivam Patel
A Pilot Research Project To Enhance Inquiry-Based Learning By Mapping The Microbiome Of The Southern Appalachian Region, Shivam Patel
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As humans continue to advance healthcare resources, we face a growing threat of nosocomial multidrug-resistant bacteria. The rise of these antibiotic-resistant microorganisms has been placed on the World Health Organization’s watchlist as one of the biggest threats to global health. We continue to have a shortage of effective antibiotics with the rise of these “superbugs”. With the growing number of deadly pathogens, the future of medicine relies on scientific findings to combat multidrug-resistant bacteria. Appalachia could be the answer to combat this new health threat. As the most biodiverse temperate forest region in North America, our beautiful backyard in the …