Difference between revisions of "Phage therapy"

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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 hope of developing prophylactics and therapies to stop the emergence of non-treatable gonorrhea.
: 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).
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