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.