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Ep70 - Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria Found in Native Chickens
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Are native chickens really antibiotic-free? In this episode, microbiologist Dr. Rina Opulencia breaks down her research on multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria found in healthy Philippine native chickens. Her team sequenced bacterial genomes and discovered antibiotic resistance genes in Philippine native chickens, which raises important questions about farm hygiene and food safety. Learn how resistance spreads, what mobile genetic elements do, and what this means for farmers, consumers, and policy.
⌛Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Native Chicken and Antibiotics
00:35 Podcast and Partners Introduction
03:04 Scientific Journals and Publications
05:55 Dr. Rina's Journey into Science
08:46 Getting Started in Microbiology
11:56 Graduate School Training
14:53 Finding the Right School
18:09 U.S. Experience and Research
21:06 Study of Antibiotic Resistance
24:10 Introduction to the Study of Enterobacteria
26:57 Genetic Basis of Antibiotic Resistance
29:50 Importance of Philippine Native Chicken
37:10 Transmission of Microbes from Animals to Humans
40:54 Farm Management and Prevention of the Spread of Microbes
42:20 Antibiotic Resistance and Chicken Health
45:50 Concerns about Broiler Chickens and Bacteria
47:25 Risks to Farmers and Training
50:04 Funding and Support for Research
52:09 Laboratory Safety Standards
55:44 Study of Chickens and Microbes
01:01:04 Analysis of the Prevalence of MDRs
01:02:48 Tips for Those Who Want to Do Research
📚Reference:
Jimenez A, Buday GJ, Opulencia R. 2025. Antibiotic Resistome, Mobile Genetic Elements, and Virulence Profile of Multidrug-Resistant Enterobacteriaceae Isolated from Healthy Philippine Native Chicken as Revealed by Analysis of Whole Genome Sequence. The Philippine Agricultural Scientist. 108(1):13–24.
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