Monthly Archives: October 2024

PCR, Gel Electrophoresis, and qPCR for ABHD2, DBP, and PALD1

Posted on October 14, 2024 by Rachel Cohen

By: Mady Docteur, Paige Hoen and Hailey Ramthun 11 October 2024 This semester, we have continued to research our three genes: ABHD2, DBP and PALD1 and how they are expressed in green anole lizards (Anolis carolinensis). The goal of this … Continue reading →

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Turning over a new leaf: exploring proline and project plans!

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

By: Ashley Waletski and Katelyn Gianni We have just started our second-semester RISEbio project! We are still observing the impacts of drought stress on Quercus (oak) saplings, but this time, using some new metrics, and a different species, Q. agrifolia. … Continue reading →

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The Beginning of Quantifying Proline

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

By Sarah VanRyswyk and Kylee Hanks Recently in RISEbio, we have been quantifying proline using a colorimetric assay and practicing making a standard curve via spectrophotometry using a 96-well plate. Proline is an amino acid that plays a key role … Continue reading →

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Proline Quantification

Posted on October 9, 2024 by Matthew Kaproth

By Wren Poessnecker and Logan VanGuilder To begin this semester of research we were introduced to proline quantification. Prolinequantification is the process used to find the amount of the amino acid proline is in a givensample. Proline in plants acts … Continue reading →

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