Identifying Antimicrobial Compounds in Dyer's Alkanet

In this Science Spotlight episode, Tereza Jaegerova shares her research on the antimicrobial properties of Dyer’s Alkanet, a plant-derived extract showing promising activity against Gram-positive bacteria. Her work explores why these extracts are effective against certain bacterial strains and their potential applications in antimicrobial development.

Tereza answers key questions, including:

• Why do the extract works against Gram-positive but not Gram-negative bacteria?
• What were the biggest challenges in the extraction and fractionation process?
• How could this research influence the future of antimicrobial discovery and natural product-based drug development?

Discover how this research contributes to the ongoing search for novel antimicrobial compounds and what it could mean for the future of drug discovery and resistance management.