Zika - Archaea Chromatin - Abx Susceptibility Testing - Probiotic Clinical Trial - Engineered Pigs
Offered By: American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore cutting-edge microbiology research in this 37-minute video from the American Society for Microbiology. Learn about Culex mosquitoes as potential Zika virus vectors, similarities between archaeal and eukaryotic DNA packaging, a rapid 30-minute antibiotic susceptibility test for point-of-care diagnostics, a large clinical trial demonstrating probiotic protection for infants, and the successful engineering of pigs to eliminate PERVs. Gain insights from expert discussions on these groundbreaking studies, their methodologies, and potential impacts on public health, medicine, and biotechnology.
Syllabus
Culex mosquitoes may be a vector for Zika virus.
Archaeal DNA packaging is similar to eukarotes.
A 30-min Abx susceptibility test offers POC diagnostics.
Large clinical trial shows probiotics protect infants.
Pigs engineered to eliminate PERVs appear healthy.
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
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