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== Introduction == | == Introduction == | ||
: This project was established to better understand and characterize bacteriophages from antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted, ''Neisseria gonorrhoeae'' with the | : This project was established to better understand and characterize bacteriophages from antibiotic-resistant, sexually-transmitted, ''Neisseria gonorrhoeae'' with the aim of developing prophylactics and therapies to stop the emergence of non-treatable gonorrhea. | ||
: This project is in its early stages. We are working to accomplish the following tasks: | : This project is in its early stages. We are working to accomplish the following tasks: | ||
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# Update this wiki with background research so all participating citizen scientists can begin in the laboratory with the same rudimentary knowledge; | # 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. | # Find a space that has the equipment (or acquire/build equipment) we need in which we can conduct our research. | ||
# Acquire culture materials, and clinical specimen from which bacteriophages can be harvested | |||
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: If you would like to help with any of these short term project goals, please contact Craig (moleculararts [at] riseup [dot] net). | : If you would like to help with any of these short term project goals, please contact Craig (moleculararts [at] riseup [dot] net). | ||