Major

Bioinformatics

Anticipated Graduation Year

2020

Access Type

Open Access

Abstract

P. aeruginosa biofilms are difficult to treat due to the thick extracellular matrix and acquired antibiotic resistance. The bacteriophage (virus that infects bacterial cells) can destroy and prevent further growth of the bacterial biofilms. The goal of this project has been to treat biofilms with phages and check for antibiotic resistance.

Faculty Mentors & Instructors

Catherine Putonti

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Bacteriophages VS Pseudomonas aeruginosa Biofilms

P. aeruginosa biofilms are difficult to treat due to the thick extracellular matrix and acquired antibiotic resistance. The bacteriophage (virus that infects bacterial cells) can destroy and prevent further growth of the bacterial biofilms. The goal of this project has been to treat biofilms with phages and check for antibiotic resistance.