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SUMMARY:Standing at the crossroads:  having defined their pathogenicity at
  length\, can we now exploit the beneficial properties of Burkholderia bac
 teria? - Eshwar Mahenthiralingam
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DESCRIPTION:The presentation will outline the problematic nature of Burkho
 lderia bacteria as cystic fibrosis lung infection pathogens\, plant diseas
 e causing agents\, and industrial contaminants of pharmaceuticals and home
 /personal care products. This will be contrasted with the beneficial prope
 rties of Burkholderia bacteria as antibiotic producers\, biopesticides and
  plant-beneficial bacteria. Using genetics and genomics to untangle the ne
 gatives versus the positives of their biology will be highlighted\, and ul
 timately lead to a discussion on whether genetic modification can be used 
 to create safe Burkholderia biopesticides in future.
LOCATION:Jean Thomas Lecture theatre\, Sanger Building\, Tennis Court Road
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