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Investigating The Role Of Bs21 In Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Daniel Floyd
Investigating The Role Of Bs21 In Vancomycin-Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus, Daniel Floyd
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Staphylococcus aureus is a Gram-positive pathogenic bacterium commonly known for being the causative organism of staph infections in clinical settings. In previous literature, it has been observed that mutations in certain genes in S. aureus can result in resistance to commonly used antibiotics. Specifically, mutations in the gene rpsU, encoding the ribosomal protein bS21, have been present in strains of S. aureus resistant to the antibiotic vancomycin. The aim of my project is to validate these findings by creating a strain of S. aureus without bS21 and performing an antibiotic assay to determine the level of resistance to vancomycin …
Genetic Testing And A Real World Case Of Lynch Syndrome, Paige Montanaro
Genetic Testing And A Real World Case Of Lynch Syndrome, Paige Montanaro
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In recent years, advancements in genetic testing methods have revolutionized the medical field by enhancing the ability to identify persons with an inherited predisposition to cancer. According to the American Society for Clinical Oncology, individuals should undergo genetic testing when he or she meets the following criteria: the individual demonstrates familial history that indicates a predisposition to certain cancers, the test can be adequately interpreted, and the results will aid in the diagnosis, treatment, or management of the patient or additional family members at risk. Genetic testing can be done on samples of hair, skin, blood, amniotic fluid, or other …
The Importance Of Epigenetic Phenomena In Regulating Activity Of The Genetic Material, Sin Chan
The Importance Of Epigenetic Phenomena In Regulating Activity Of The Genetic Material, Sin Chan
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Genetics has taught us that genes are represented as discrete sequences within a larger DNA molecule found embedded within the chromosomes of a living cell. Collectively these chromosomes and their associated genes carry all of the instructions for life. Until recently, the prevailing thought has been that genes are destiny in the life of an individual since the genes carry the information that determines the general traits and characteristics associated with that individual. The relatively recent understanding of mechanisms that underlie epigenetic phenomena has led to a rethinking of this concept. Epigenetics describes cellular mechanisms that explain how two individuals …