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Full-Text Articles in Genetic Processes
Determining The Genomic Localization And Binding Partners Of Zinc Finger Protein 410, Mariko Locke
Determining The Genomic Localization And Binding Partners Of Zinc Finger Protein 410, Mariko Locke
Senior Honors Theses
The results of a folate deficiency study affecting cognition in mice suggested the altered genes may be controlled by a transcription factor known as Zinc Finger Protein 410 (Zfp410). Due to a lack of literature on Zfp410’s interacting proteins and DNA-binding location, our study aims to further elucidate the role Zfp410 plays in affecting cognition. A custom antibody was used to determine the Zfp410 isoforms present in mouse and rat brains. Moreover, the antibody was used to determine the binding partners of Zfp410 in the brain and locate specific genomic regions/sequences with which it associates in vivo. These results may …
Causes Of Color Blindness: Function And Failure Of The Genes That Detect Color, Dylan Taylor
Causes Of Color Blindness: Function And Failure Of The Genes That Detect Color, Dylan Taylor
Senior Honors Theses
Color blindness affects nearly 10% of the entire population, with multiple types of color blindness from various genetic mutations. In the following sections, the nature of light and how the human eye perceives light will be discussed. Afterward, the major forms of color blindness and their genetic causes will be considered. Once these genetic causes have been established, the current method for diagnosing color blindness will be investigated, followed by a discussion of the current treatments available to those with color blindness. Finally, a brief discussion will address possible future work for color blindness with the hope of finding better …
Gene Expression And Alzheimer's Disease: Evaluation Of Gene Expression Patterns In Brain And Blood For An Alzheimer's Disease Mouse Model, Amanda Hazy
Senior Honors Theses
Previous studies have established a causative role for altered gene expression in development of Alzheimer’s disease (AD). These changes can be affected by methylation and miRNA regulation. In this study, expression of miRNA known to change methylation status in AD was assessed by qPCR. Genome-wide expression changes were determined by RNA-sequencing of mRNA from hippocampus and blood of control and AD mice. The qPCR data showed significantly increased expression of Mir 17 in AD, and sequencing data revealed 230 genes in hippocampus, 58 genes in blood, and 8 overlapping genes showing significant differential expression (p value ≤ 0.05). Expression data …
Epigenetic Remodeling In An Imr-32 Cell Line And Transgenic Mouse Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, Matthew S. Baker
Epigenetic Remodeling In An Imr-32 Cell Line And Transgenic Mouse Model Of Alzheimer's Disease, Matthew S. Baker
Senior Honors Theses
The pathological features of Alzheimer’s disease (AD) have been researched and documented extensively, however the causes of these features are still unknown. The following studies sought to determine if epigenetic methylation alterations contribute to AD. Two studies were sequentially carried out, first using an IMR-32 model and then using a transgenic mouse model overexpressing beta-amyloid. A few assay and confirmation methods were carried out to determine the promoter regions in disease state models undergoing drastic change, and the genes linked to these promoter regions were analyzed to determine significant gene ontology being altered by this epigenetic modification. This data was …