Project description
Host fatty acids hold dual roles during infection, modulating an immune response and directly killing invading bacteria. Indeed, dietary deficiencies in omega-3 fatty acids have been associated with an increased risk of developing bacterial infections, this projects aims to study how omega-3 fatty acids exert their antimicrobial activity upon the superbug Acinetobacter baumannii. In particular, in this project you will work toward understanding the impact of host fatty acids upon bacterial virulence and antibiotic resistance.
Assumed knowledge
Basic molecular biology, microbiology (aseptic techniques), lipid biology
Industry involvement
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