A Bacteriophage Screening System for Novel Anti-Virals

Presentation Type

Poster/Portfolio

Presenter Major(s)

Biomedical Sciences

Mentor Information

Steven Hecht

Department

Biomedical Sciences

Location

Henry Hall Atrium 87

Start Date

11-4-2012 9:00 AM

Keywords

Life Science

Abstract

Bacteria from soil have been a rich source of antibiotics in the past. However, antibiotics are not useful in viral infections and their use in those cases contributes to antibiotic resistance. There are a limited number of antiviral chemotherapeutic agents. It is possible that soil bacteria may also be a source of anti-virals. We are developing a screening assay for these agents. Other interesting questions can be asked with this assay, such as screening for other bacterial communication chemicals and their functions.

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Apr 11th, 9:00 AM

A Bacteriophage Screening System for Novel Anti-Virals

Henry Hall Atrium 87

Bacteria from soil have been a rich source of antibiotics in the past. However, antibiotics are not useful in viral infections and their use in those cases contributes to antibiotic resistance. There are a limited number of antiviral chemotherapeutic agents. It is possible that soil bacteria may also be a source of anti-virals. We are developing a screening assay for these agents. Other interesting questions can be asked with this assay, such as screening for other bacterial communication chemicals and their functions.