Explore the latest developments in microbiology through this 46-minute video from the American Society for Microbiology. Delve into topics such as drug-resistant infections from leeches, increasing tolerance of hospital bacteria to alcohol disinfectants, and recent foodborne illness outbreaks. Learn about the persistence of Ebola virus in Liberia and updates on the current outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Discover how bacteriophages cooperate to overcome CRISPR-Cas immunity, with insights from both genetic and modeling approaches. Gain valuable knowledge on current microbial research, public health concerns, and emerging scientific findings in the field of microbiology.
Foodborne Illness Outbreaks, Viral Defense Against CRISPR, and Ebola Updates - Microbial Minutes
American Society for Microbiology via YouTube
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
Agenda
Drugresistant infections from leeches
Research
Systemic Leech
Alcohol Disinfectants
Tolerance
Foodborne illness
Foodborne illness outbreaks
Ebola updates
DRC Ebola update
Persistence of Ebola virus
Bacterial defense against CRISPR
Genetic approach
Modeling approach
Model overview
Summary
Taught by
American Society for Microbiology
