Discovering new antibiotics from unique microbes in the Great Salt Lake
Genomics-Assisted Antibiotic Discovery from Unprecedented Microbes of the Great Salt Lake
This study is looking for new antibiotics by exploring special microbes from the Great Salt Lake, which could help create better treatments for infections caused by bacteria that don't respond to regular antibiotics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10897825 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on finding new antibiotic agents by exploring the unique microbes found in the Great Salt Lake, which has extreme salinity levels. The project aims to identify natural products, known as secondary metabolites, produced by these microbes that may have novel mechanisms to combat antibiotic-resistant bacteria. By studying these organisms, researchers hope to uncover new compounds that can be developed into effective treatments for bacterial infections. The approach involves isolating and analyzing these microbes to understand their chemical properties and potential therapeutic uses.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals suffering from infections caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
Not a fit: Patients with infections that are not caused by antibiotic-resistant bacteria may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to the development of new antibiotics that are effective against resistant bacterial infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has successfully identified new antibiotics from natural sources, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Salt Lake City, United States
- University of Utah — Salt Lake City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winter, Jaclyn Marie — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Winter, Jaclyn Marie
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.