Monthly Archives: February 2024

Taters Gonna Tate

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

February 27, 2024 By Harper Gillespie & Kayleigh Cottrell In the past few weeks, we have had exciting opportunities to expand our knowledge of osmosis, plasmolysis, and learn coding using R. These labs have been a lot of fun and … Continue reading →

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Potting Seeds In Soil And Working With R-Studio

Posted on February 28, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

22 February 2024 By Katelyn Gianni and Ash Waletski Over the last few weeks, we have continued the seed germination experiment. Our group is currently working with Rubus idaeus, common raspberries, and Chamaenerion angustifolium, fireweed. We are observing the presence … Continue reading →

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Primer Design, PCR, and Gel Electrophoresis of KCNJ4 and NR1D2 Genes

Posted on February 26, 2024 by Rachel Cohen

By Sarah Oberstar and Kaitlyn Shaffer 23 February 2024 Over the last couple of weeks, we have been working on designing and testing primers for our project. We are studying the expression of certain genes between breeding and non-breeding Anolis … Continue reading →

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Exploring the genes of the green Anolis carolinensis and sharpening our PCR and gel electrophoresis skills!

Posted on February 19, 2024 by Rachel Cohen

16 February 2024 By: Ashley Bass and Corbin Carlson Throughout the last couple of weeks, we have been exploring numerous genes of the green anole lizards (Anolis carolinensis), specifically ZBTB11 and BID.  The ZBTB11 gene regulates transcription, and BID regulates … Continue reading →

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Seed Germination and Stomatal Pore Index

Posted on February 16, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

February 13, 2024 By Lily Flaherty and Savanna Newkirk We began the semester by designing and conducting our seed germination experiment. To begin the experiment, we chose two seed packets out of a selection of native Minnesotan plants. The seeds … Continue reading →

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