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that protein synthesis is the way the genetic code puts together proteins in the cell and gene expression is the characteristic or effect attributed to a particular gene also by completing this lab the concept of an inducible operon system became for clear. In the case of this lab adding an inducer, in this case the arabinose, would cause the repressor to become inactive, which…

XAL2, a MADS-box gene, studied by Pérez-Ruiz et al. (2015), is preferentially expressed in the roots, with less expression in the rosette leaf, stem, and cauline leaf. It is not present during the vegetative meristem stage; as XAL2 expression appears initially in the inflorescence. Following the inflorescence meristem stage into floral meristem stage, XAL2 expression increases significantly in order to regulate floral transition. Although XAL2 was found to have higher expression in the roots,…

An exploration of the surrounding cultural impact from interactive public installations, based on the piece of Open Air by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Yuan Yuan Zhang Introduction:More and more digital and interactive art installations have been accommodated by various museums and venues recently. In the past, people usually appreciated static public installations and architecture, but now they…

Next, a new class of natural antimicrobial agent, teixobactin is recently found as a strong bactericidal agent which is active against MRSA treatment. Teixobactin is produced by Eleftheria terrae, a new species of β-proteobacteria which belongs to a new a new genus related to Aquabacteria. Teixobactin is a depsipeptide which contains compounds such as enduracidin, methylphenylalanine and four D-amino acids that involves in inhibiting the synthesis of peptidoglycan. According to Ling et al’s…

Genetic inheritance is referred to, as one inherits his/her chromosomes from each of their parents, which contain the genes that are in each cell. However, there are controversies concerning the influence of genetics on behavior, such as depression, which is referred to as feelings of severe dejection and despair. As stated in the second principle of the biological level of analysis, patterns of behavior can be inherited. Genetics alone cannot be solely responsible for effecting behavior.…

Pat Levitt, PhD is a pioneer for the field of developmental neurogenetics, and is a voice in the community promoting the fields discoveries. Levitt is best known for his role in understanding how genes and environmental factors affect developing circuitry of the brain and the molecular basis of neurodevelopmental disorders, focusing primarily on autism spectrum disorder. His research hinges on the overarching goal of developing better diagnostic criteria and personalized treatments. More…

2.9.2.1. Coagulation Inhibitors Protein C plays crucial role in controlling anticoagulation and is a vitamin K-dependent serine protease (zymogen). Protein S (a vitamin K- dependent glycoprotein) acts as a cofactor for APC (activated protein C) [133]. Protein C and S slow the coagulation cascade with inactivating coagulation factors such as factor Va and VIIIa. Protein C and protein S are division of a feedback control mechanism, in which excess thrombin production causes protein C…

Boris Ignachkov 100827940 BIOL1010 Assignment #1 October 6, 2015 James J. Cheetham, Ph.D. Never Ending Contribution – The Road to the Carleton Prize for Biotechnology We live in the world where change is inevitable, and only those who adapt quickly can achieve great success. John Craig Venter is one of those people. He is a Vietnam veteran that became a biotechnology icon (Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, 2003). His works have contributed enormously to biotechnology. His…

Down syndrome or trisomy 21 is caused by having an extra copy of chromosome 21 and it is a developmental disorder which means having three copies of each genes rather than two, this extra copy changes several characteristics and leads to physical and mental issues for the child. Anyway, what are the signs and symptoms of Down syndrome? Different complications at different times of lives may happen to people with Down syndrome as well as the signs of Down syndrome can vary from one person to…

Project Summary Hypothesis Statement: The Atypical Protein Kinase C Zeta (PKMz) is the molecular mechanism underlying Long Term Potentiation (LTP) maintenance at the synaptic membrane. Furthermore, this process is regulated at the level of translation of a locally available pool of PKMz mRNA, and can be sustained in part by active PKMz itself, or inhibited via an activity-dependent translation block. Significance: If the effects of a true PKMz conditional knockout result in memory impairments…