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==Other Resources==
==Other Resources==
[Lovley, DR (2003). "Cleaning up with genomics: applying molecular biology to bioremediation". NATURE REVIEWS. MICROBIOLOGY. 1 (1): 35 – 44.][http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez?cmd=Retrieve&db=pubmed&dopt=AbstractPlus&list_uids=15040178]
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--> Gives overview of the current progress and challenges in efforts to use bioremediation (employing both molecular biological analysis as well as overall evaluations of ecosystems) as a way to restore contaminated environments inexpensively yet effectively. Sees much potential in the field, and advocates expansion of similar efforts.

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Brief Project Overview

We plan to develop and use genetically modified phage (M13 or other, if found more appropriate) as a source of environmental bioremediation to catabolically degrade hydrocarbons in areas devastated by oil spills.

Background Information

Statement of Research Problem & Goals



Project Details & Methods


Predicted Outcomes


Other Resources

[Lovley, DR (2003). "Cleaning up with genomics: applying molecular biology to bioremediation". NATURE REVIEWS. MICROBIOLOGY. 1 (1): 35 – 44.][1]
--> Gives overview of the current progress and challenges in efforts to use bioremediation (employing both molecular biological analysis as well as overall evaluations of ecosystems) as a way to restore contaminated environments inexpensively yet effectively. Sees much potential in the field, and advocates expansion of similar efforts.