Linkage - International - Grant ID: LX0347172

Funding Activity

Website
http://dataportal.arc.gov.au/NCGP/Web/Grant/Grant/LX0347172

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The development of a two-colour flow cytometric assay for the detection of whole cell biosensors in environmental samples. Macquarie University and the University of Copenhagen have expertise in fluorescence detection and whole cell biosensors respectively. The project will take advantage of these skills and develop a sensitive assay for monitoring biosensor bacteria in soil. The technology will be significant as it will enable real time analysis of antibiotic production in situ through the detection of GFP expression. This work will then be used to isolate new antibiotic produces and will be extended to research into the bioavailability of toxic compounds and stress. An existing collaboration between the two institutions will be extended enabling the transfer and application of biosensor technology to Australia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-06-2002

End Date: 31-12-2003

Funding Scheme: Linkage - International

Funding Amount: $9,640.00

Funder: Australian Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Microbial Genetics | Microbial Ecology | Gene Expression | Microbiology

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

Environmental health | Livestock | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics) |

Other Keywords

Environmental health | Gene Expression | Livestock | Microbial Ecology | Microbial Genetics | Microbiology | Treatments (e.g. chemicals, antibiotics)

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