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The Space ∏oneers Which is More Effective in a Micro- Gravity Environment ? Bacteriophages or Antibiotics.

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1 The Space ∏oneers Which is More Effective in a Micro- Gravity Environment ? Bacteriophages or Antibiotics

2 Introduction  Aim: To see which is a more reliable treatment in space antibiotics or bacteriophages.  Genetic Mutation  Save our astronauts

3 Bacteriophages What are Bacteriophages ? Why do we want to use them ?

4 Antibiotics How do antibiotics work? How to use antibiotics What are the problems with antibiotics Why do we want to use them ? A Few Types: Penicillin Cephalosporins Aminoglycosides Tetracyclines Macrolides Fluoroquinolones Penicillin Tablets

5 E.Coli  What is E.Coli ?  Why do we want to use it ?

6 Staphylococcus Epidermidis  What is Staphyloccous Epidermidis?

7 Staphylococcus Bovis  What is Staphyloccous Bovis?  Why do we want to use these Bacterium?

8 Setup and cost  Petri dishes:£7.34 x 10plates  Staphylococcus Epidermidis: £8.65  E. Coli: £9.17  Antibiotic (penicillin): £3.20 = 10g

9 Conclusion The Future

10 Thank you for listening! Any questions?


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