Finding Antibiotics

Antibiotic resistance is a growing global health concern, as bacteria evolve mechanisms to evade existing treatments, rendering many antibiotics ineffective. To address this issue, our research focuses on discovering new antibiotic-producing organisms from soil samples. By isolating and identifying potential candidates, we aim to contribute to the development of novel antimicrobial agents. Our methods involved collecting soil samples and performing serial dilutions to cultivate diverse bacterial colonies. Later techniques included screening bacterial colonies against safe relatives to ESKAPE pathogens to observe antibiotic properties. Through morphological observation and biochemical testing, we worked to identify potential antibiotic-producing strains. While results are still being analyzed, this project is significant as it explores untapped microbial diversity for new antibiotics. Future steps include further characterization of promising candidates