Plasmids as Breeding Ground and Vehicles for Beta-Lactamases
Offered By: Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the role of plasmids in the evolution and spread of beta-lactamases in this informative Blackboard Talk lecture by Paul Turner from Yale University. Delve into the scientific intricacies of how plasmids serve as both breeding grounds and vehicles for these important enzymes. Gain insights into the unity of theoretical physics through this cross-program communication event organized by the Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics. Discover the implications of this research for understanding antibiotic resistance and bacterial evolution. Engage with cutting-edge scientific concepts presented in an accessible format designed to foster interdisciplinary discussions among KITP program participants.
Syllabus
Plasmids as breeding ground and vehicles for beta-lactamases. ▸ Paul Turner (Yale)
Taught by
Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics
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