# Tracking antibiotic resistance in the environment: whole-genome sequencing of seven bacteria from the soil and water

## TL;DR

Researchers used whole-genome sequencing to study antibiotic-resistant bacteria from soil and water samples, highlighting the need for environmental monitoring.

## Contribution

The study provides whole-genome sequencing data for seven diverse antibiotic-resistant bacterial isolates from environmental samples.

## Key findings

- Seven bacterial isolates with varied resistance patterns were identified from campus soil and water.
- Whole-genome sequencing revealed genetic features linked to antibiotic resistance in these isolates.
- The results emphasize the importance of tracking antimicrobial resistance in natural environments.

## Abstract

Soil and water samples collected from the Rochester Institute of Technology campus were analyzed for antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Whole-genome sequencing and annotation were conducted on seven isolates that show a diverse range of resistance patterns, underscoring the urgent need for ongoing surveillance of antimicrobial resistance in the environment.