Abstract
Antibiotic resistance in bacteria are an escalating problem. Little is known about the potential of microorganisms in sites affected by acid mine drainage (AMD) to be sources of new antibiotics. Sediments from AMD sites in Letcher County, Kentucky, were collected and microorganisms isolated. These samples were screened for their capacity to produce antimicrobial compounds active against known bacteria E. coli and S. aureus. The results showed no antimicrobial activity. This could be due to sample death, incorrect pH of media, or antibiotic resistance already present in the AMD site.
Semester/Year of Award
Fall 11-30-2020
Mentor
William Staddon
Mentor Department Affiliation
Biological Sciences
Access Options
Open Access Thesis
Document Type
Bachelor Thesis
Degree Name
Honors Scholars
Degree Level
Bachelor's
Department
Biological Sciences
Recommended Citation
Bussell, Hannah A., "Search for Antibiotic-Producing Microorganisms in Sites Affected by Acid Mine Drainage" (2020). Honors Theses. 782.
https://encompass.eku.edu/honors_theses/782
