Investigation into the Effects of Antibiotic Resistance on Cell Membrane
Abstract
Cell membranes are selectively permeable due to their need to control what enters the cell in an ever-changing environment. Outside stressors can also have an effect on the membrane. Antibiotics, pH level, and temperature all change the behavior of the cell membrane. This research aims to look at antibiotic resistance when the path of glycolysis is interrupted. This will be accomplished by harvesting lipids from B. subtilis using methanol and chloroform. Experimental testing has not started yet. Thus far, the project has consisted of growing bacteria and verifying their respective antibiotic resistance.
Start Time
16-4-2025 9:00 AM
End Time
16-4-2025 10:00 AM
Room Number
272
Presentation Type
Oral Presentation
Presentation Subtype
Research-in-Progress
Presentation Category
Science, Technology and Engineering
Faculty Mentor
Robert Standaert
Investigation into the Effects of Antibiotic Resistance on Cell Membrane
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Cell membranes are selectively permeable due to their need to control what enters the cell in an ever-changing environment. Outside stressors can also have an effect on the membrane. Antibiotics, pH level, and temperature all change the behavior of the cell membrane. This research aims to look at antibiotic resistance when the path of glycolysis is interrupted. This will be accomplished by harvesting lipids from B. subtilis using methanol and chloroform. Experimental testing has not started yet. Thus far, the project has consisted of growing bacteria and verifying their respective antibiotic resistance.