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1. Quorum Sensing Inhibiting Drug Simulation on CC3D

   29 Apr 2023 | Contributor(s):: Logan Geyman J, Nicholas Riina

   A simulation of quorum sensing bacteria in the presence of a QS inhibiting drug

2. The Vital AMP

   Animations | 21 Aug 2022 | Contributor(s):: Emanuel Byas, Rice University

   Antimicrobial Peptides (AMP)s are naturally produced in nature by organisms and have been known for a while to aid in the combat of fighting off harmful microbes. AMPs alone, however, have their own limitations in nature such as becoming toxic to individuals at certain concentrations, low...

3. Using Biosynthesized Silver Nanoparticles to kill Antibiotic Resistant E. Coli.

   Teaching Materials | 17 Apr 2020 | Contributor(s):: Michael Falck, James Marti, NNCI Nano

   In this lab students will become familiar with biosynthesized silver nanoparticles, or bSNP’s. As part of the lesson, students will learn the potential of using biosynthesized silver nanoparticles for use as antimicrobials against antibiotic-resistant bacteria ...

4. The Effects of Colloidal Silver on Microbial Growth: Investigating Snake Oil Science

   Teaching Materials | 28 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Rebekah Ravgiala, NNCI Nano

   This is a two part lesson focused on the use of colloidal silver as an antibacterial agent.The purpose of this activity is to use electro-chemistry techniques to generate colloidal silver and then utilize the colloidal silver to determine if the growth of the bacteria Saccharomyces cerevisiae...

5. Nanobacteria: How Fast do Bacteria Grow?

   Teaching Materials | 15 Jan 2020 | Contributor(s):: Joe Donahue, NNCI Nano

   Students will calculate surface area, draw graphs, and approximate the populations of  bacteria and nanobes. Before starting this lab, the student should understand how to 1) calculate the surface area of a circle, 2) draw and label a graph, 3) define circumference and radius. This...

6. CompuCell3D - Bacterium Macrophage

   Tools | 17 Apr 2019 | Contributor(s):: Juliano Ferrari Gianlupi, Somogyi, Andy T

   Simulation of macrophage chasing bacterium

7. Silver Nanoparticle Socks

   Teaching Materials | 10 Jan 2017 | Contributor(s):: Pennsylvania State Univeristy, NNCI Nano

   This lab will allow students to use the pure silver nanoparticles they synthesize to create antibacterial socks. They will compare their socks with socks that have been treated with a commercial silver spray, socks that have been treated in a factory, and a control that was not been...

8. [Illinois] Coping with the Unknown: A Guide for Bacteria and Bacteriologists

   Online Presentations | 07 Dec 2012 | Contributor(s):: Peter Freddolino

   Bacteria and other microorganisms rely on a complex sensory and regulatory network in order to respond appropriately to hazards and opportunities in their surroundings. This network, shaped over the evolutionary history of the organism, must provide an internal representation of frequently...