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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
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.''
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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Brim H, McFarlan SC, Fredrickson JK, Minton KW, Zhai M, Wackett LP, Daly MJ (2000). "Engineering Deinococcus radiodurans for metal remediation in radioactive mixed waste environments". NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY 18 (1): 85 – 90. [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez]
Brim H, McFarlan SC, Fredrickson JK, Minton KW, Zhai M, Wackett LP, Daly MJ (2000). "Engineering Deinococcus radiodurans for metal remediation in radioactive mixed waste environments". NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY 18 (1): 85 – 90. [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/sites/entrez]

Revision as of 11:00, 16 November 2007

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.

Brim H, McFarlan SC, Fredrickson JK, Minton KW, Zhai M, Wackett LP, Daly MJ (2000). "Engineering Deinococcus radiodurans for metal remediation in radioactive mixed waste environments". NATURE BIOTECHNOLOGY 18 (1): 85 – 90. [2]