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Psychedelics: Everything You Wanted To Know but Didn’t Know Who To Ask
No full textGina Egan’s Sabbatical research presentation titled: Psychedelics: Everything You Wanted To Know but Didn’t Know Who To Ask . Video and PowerPoint file
Discovering the Function of an Unknown Protein Using Bioinformatics Tools
No full textThis study aims to determine the unknown function of a protein based on its structure. By analyzing the protein’s structure through various Protein Data Bank (PDB) resources, we will infer its function using relevant data. Through this process, we will gain insight into how different protein structures can be compared and analyzed to reveal their specific, individual functions
Method Validity in Post Basin Drain Water Contamination Test
No full textThe Stormwater Management Water Project at Johnson County Community College has been a key initiative with respect to water quality and sustainability. Originally, this construction of natural filters, soil, and bio-engineered wetland was designed to respond to dwindling ecosystems caused by new development runoff from the parking lots on the south side of campus. The project aims to redirect stormwater caught on concrete surfaces, while filtering the water and returning it to appropriate locations. Water samples were collected after it had passed through the stormwater basin. Experimental techniques and comparative methods will be discussed for certain contaminants found in the water. It is essential to the maintenance of environments surrounding JCCC to reliably determine the chemical content of this runoff water
Combating the ESKAPE Threat: The Urgent Need for Innovation Against Antibiotic-Resistant Pathogens
No full textThe rise of antibiotic-resistant pathogens poses a severe global health threat, with the safe ESKAPE; Enterococcus faecium, Staphylococcus aureus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Acinetobacter baumannii, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and Enterobacter species group leading the charge. These bacteria are responsible for a significant proportion of hospital acquired infections and are increasingly resistant to multiple classes of antibiotics. Despite ongoing efforts, resistance mechanisms continue to evolve, rendering many current treatments ineffective. Continued research into antimicrobials, alternative therapies, and innovative prevention strategies is essential. To investigate this, soil samples were collected from diverse environments and subjected to serial dilution and plating on selective media to isolate bacterial colonies. Pure isolates were screened for antimicrobial activity using cross streak and agar diffusion analysis against representative ESKAPE strains. Positive hits were further characterized by Gram staining, and colony morphology. The discovery of new antibiotics offers hope in counteracting resistance. Failing to prioritize the discovery of new treatments risks returning healthcare to a pre-antibiotic era, where minor infections and routine surgeries become life threatening. Therefore, ongoing exploration, innovation, and investment in combating ESKAPE pathogens are crucial to public health and ensuring the continued effectiveness of medical interventions