Fitness of Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in the Environment: A Laboratory Activity

In this laboratory experiment, we propose an opportunity for students to broaden their understanding of the ecology of antibiotic-resistant and sensitive waterborne bacteria. Antibiotics can be found in rivers or soil as a consequence of agricultural practices or as a result of human use. Concentrat...

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Main Authors: Massimiliano Marvasi, Manika Choudhury, Nimisha Binesh Vala, Max Teplitski
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: American Society for Microbiology 2017-04-01
Series:Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education
Online Access:https://journals.asm.org/doi/10.1128/jmbe.v18i1.1257