Saving Frogs in Peril

Janthinobacterium lividum bacterial culture

Janthinobacterium lividum bacterial culture

This bacteria naturally occurs in frog skin and protects them from the lethal Chytrid fungus. It is being cultured in Dr. Vredenburg's lab as part of an experiment to treat frogs against the disease.

San Francisco State University, San Francisco, California

Mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa) undergoing treatment for Chytrid fungus
Dr. Vredenburg collecting mountain yellow-legged frogs (Rana muscosa) for his experimental treatment against Chytrid fungus
Mountain yellow-legged frog (Rana muscosa)
Janthinobacterium lividum bacterial culture