Today I looked at the results from the genotyping experiment that I performed last week. Carol explained how the different types of DNA are sorted into three groups, AA, AG or AT. We then looked up the results on the internet also to see if they matched our results.
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| How the protein is produced from the DNA |
Later I met with Game who explained the latest project that he is working on which is, growing cells from the very beginning and then taking the protein produced by the DNA in the cells and analgising the protein. However it is a very long and time consuming process. We mostly talked about X factor or One Direction to fill the the time! ;D We had to stylized everything and all of the work had to be conducted in a hood to prevent any enzymes coming in contact with the cells. I was given my own flask to work with, is if i mucked up it wouldn't matter! ha :)
After lunch I attended a seminar for a half an hour, however I missed the introduction so I didn't really have a clue what was being presented. After, Derek introduced me to Paul who works at sequencing the DNA on a computer, also know as bioinformatics. He showed me how the software he uses work. He also explained how to sequence the DNA properly. He then explained what I would working on with him over the next 2-3 weeks. All of the work I do with him I will have to present at the end of the work experience, wish me luck with that ;)
This week I really enjoyed working with new people and seeing different aspects of the lab.I think today I learnt the most by far.
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