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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
This project was established with the desire to better understand and characterize bacteriophages from antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted, bacterial pathogens with the hope of developing prophylactics and therapies to stop the spread of STDs. | : This project was established with the desire to better understand and characterize bacteriophages from antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted, bacterial pathogens with the hope of developing prophylactics and therapies to stop the spread of STDs. | ||
The development of bacteriophage therapies for antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted infections is becoming increasingly important with the rise in bacterial resistance to 3rd-generation antibiotics. | : The development of bacteriophage therapies for antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted infections is becoming increasingly important with the rise in bacterial resistance to 3rd-generation antibiotics. | ||
: This project is in its early stages. We are working to accomplish the following: | |||
# Perform a comprehensive literature review; | |||
# Update this wiki with background research so all participating citizen scientists can begin in the laboratory with the same rudimentary knowledge; | |||
# Find a space that has the equipment (or acquire/build equipment) we need in which we can conduct our research. | |||
: If you can help with any of these steps, please contact the Craig at MolecularArts | |||
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== Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections == | == Sexually Transmitted Bacterial Infections == | ||
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