Post an example of how bacteria are used to combat a problem humans are faced wi
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Post an example of how bacteria are used to combat a problem humans are faced with.-Antibiotic resistant bacteria cannot be controlled or killed by antibiotics. Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA or golden staph), vancomycin-resistant Enterococcus (VRE) and multi-drug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis (MDR-TB) are serious public health problems. Avoiding unnecessary prescription of antibiotics can reduce antibiotic resistant bacteria.
Discuss the potential benefits of using this system and the potential problems that may arise in its use
Explanation / Answer
Bioregeneration - changing bacteria to make it useable. Examples are Factor VIII for hemophelia. Lactobacilus and Bifidobacteria in yogurt. Using bacteria from rose petals to make an organism that uses crude oil for food which was done for the Exxon Valdis oil spill.