Hi Liam! Mainly, the lack of research has just been because of a lack of funding in finding new antibiotics as well as many of the easier to find antibiotics already being found. Therefore, the last class of antibiotics being found in 2004 is just representing the significance of these stated issues.
Hi Madison! Originally when our group was researching, we liked the idea of using a more natural source in creating a possible antibiotic. I also love the color orange so the idea of using Turmeric came up, we also knew from the golden lattes for example and such that Turmeric is a known anti-inflammatory. We furthered our research and found that the subcomponent of Turmeric, Curcumin, was previously experimented on and was found to have antibiotic properties.
Hi Alyssa! This would be something that would have to be tested further to have a solid answer. Since Curcumin was shown to grow the bacteria, taking isolated Curcumin would also grow the bacteria. Though, as stated, the affect of Turmeric would have to be tested further to see if it would give antibiotic properties.
Hi Zane! Antibiotics became harder to find, as most antibiotics come from natural sources, since most of the easier ones, ones that were very similar to penicillin for example, were already found. There is also a lack of funding in this research.
Hi Kaylee! My professor was able to order the Curcumin subcomponent directly, so I am actually not entirely certain about the answer to this question, but I would assume a solvent extraction was performed.
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is there a certain reason why the last class was in 2004?
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Hi Liam! Mainly, the lack of research has just been because of a lack of funding in finding new antibiotics as well as many of the easier to find antibiotics already being found. Therefore, the last class of antibiotics being found in 2004 is just representing the significance of these stated issues.
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Why did you pick Curcumin for your experiment?
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Hi Madison! Originally when our group was researching, we liked the idea of using a more natural source in creating a possible antibiotic. I also love the color orange so the idea of using Turmeric came up, we also knew from the golden lattes for example and such that Turmeric is a known anti-inflammatory. We furthered our research and found that the subcomponent of Turmeric, Curcumin, was previously experimented on and was found to have antibiotic properties.
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Great job! Do you think the curcumin would have any effect if the patient was just taking turmeric supplements instead of isolated curcumin?
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Hi Alyssa! This would be something that would have to be tested further to have a solid answer. Since Curcumin was shown to grow the bacteria, taking isolated Curcumin would also grow the bacteria. Though, as stated, the affect of Turmeric would have to be tested further to see if it would give antibiotic properties.
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Great job! Why did they stop making antibiotics if bacteria are developing a resistance to them?
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Hi Zane! Antibiotics became harder to find, as most antibiotics come from natural sources, since most of the easier ones, ones that were very similar to penicillin for example, were already found. There is also a lack of funding in this research.
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Great job! Do you know why they stopped making antibiotics if the bacteria are developing a resistance to them?
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Hi again:) I think there was a glitch in the system, I made sure to answer your question above
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How was curcumin separated from turmeric?
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Hi Kaylee! My professor was able to order the Curcumin subcomponent directly, so I am actually not entirely certain about the answer to this question, but I would assume a solvent extraction was performed.
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How was the curcumin separated from turmeric?
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Hi again:) I think there was a glitch in the system, I made sure to answer your question above
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