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Fran
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Project Question: Does dogs bacteria kill bacteria. My daughter wants to investigate this and she found this experiment online. It requires the use of Staphylococcus epidermis bacteria (non-pathogenic). My question is whether this is safe to use and where is the best place to obtain it. I have found an online company selling this, but want to make sure I go thru a reputable dealer. She is in 7th grade. Also any information you can give us on safety precautions when using this. Thanks
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Is it safe to use Staphylococcus epidermis bacteria (non-pathogenic). My daughter wants to test dog saliva to see if it kills bacteria. any help would be appreciated she is in 7th garde
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Hi Fran,
I think you mean "Staphylococcus epidermidis"? Use of any active biological agent requires some safety precautions and sometimes requires filling out a risk assessment for use in a science fair. Here is a sample risk assessment for S. Epidermidis.
http://www.apsva.us/157120627111032460/ ... ohaz09.pdf
This project describes issues of using a Biosafely Level 1 bacteria for a science fair project.
http://sciencebuddies.com/science-fair- ... ?from=Home
I hope that helps!
Chris
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