Science Buddies: "Ask an Expert"

I have researched into antibiotic resistance and have found an interesting agent (triclosan) that I would like to study. I've done a bit of research so far and am interested in the connection between triclosan and antibacterial resistance. What would be the next step in refining my question. Should I do more research and see what others have learned so far, should I read up on general antibiotic resistance research being done?? Thanks.

Hi simone7

The connection between triclosan and antibacterial resistance may be due to natural selection, mutation, or both. You may want to research the role of conjugation, transduction, or transformation in triclosan.

These questions may help to refine your questions:

What have you learned in your previous research that interests you?
Have you followed the scientific method?
Do you have a background knowledge about triclosan and antibacterial resistance?

Here are some links:
http://copublications.greenfacts.org/en ... /index.htm
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16922622
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/article ... =pmcentrez

Good luck!
Mia

Thanks so much Mia! This is very helpful, I will get back to you after taking a look at the websites you've mentioned. Thanks once again!!