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Protein Structure Analysis, Agnieszka Szarecka, Chris Dobson
Protein Structure Analysis, Agnieszka Szarecka, Chris Dobson
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We describe a series of engaging exercises in which students emulate the process that researchers use to efficiently develop new pharmaceutical drugs, that of rational drug design. The activities are taken from a three- to four-hour workshop regularly conducted with first-year college students and presented here to take place over three to four class periods. Although targeted at college students, these activities may be appropriate at the high school level as well, particularly in an AP Biology course. The exercises introduce students to the topics of bioinformatics and computer modeling, in the context of rational drug design, using free online …
Identification Of Lactic Acid Bacteria In Michigan Cherry Wines, Emily Henk, Margaret Dietrich, Terri Weese
Identification Of Lactic Acid Bacteria In Michigan Cherry Wines, Emily Henk, Margaret Dietrich, Terri Weese
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Many factors contribute to the final flavor of wine. One factor is malolactic fermentation, during which lactic acid bacteria (LAB) transform the harsh tasting malic acid into a more drinkable lactic acid in grape wine. The role of LAB in the production of cherry wine is completely unknown. The goal of this study is to identify the species of LAB in cherry wine and compare them to those found in grape wines. Bacteria from cherry wine were grown on general media plates and plates fortified with malic acid, which may provide optimal growing conditions for the LAB. To identify the …