Streptomyces bacteria use volatile compounds to promote motility, and to kill competitor organisms. We are working to harness the power of these metabolites, and develop new strategies for medical and agricultural application.
Impact
See project and scope description
Student Experience
While this work hasn’t involved student exchanges, it has provided information that allowed us to publish our papers in high impact journals, and in doing so, enhancing the career prospects of the associated trainees.
Countries
United States of America
Impact
Research
Institutional Partner(s)
Community Partner(s)
Industry Partner(s)
Key Outcomes
Publications
Sponsorship
Federal
Sponsorship Details
This collaboration has crossed over several projects, one supported by NSERC< and one by Cystic Fibrosis Canada.