Investigating ALS Associated Mutations on the FUS Gene Author: Eesha Verma Abstract In the Fused in Sarcoma (FUS) protein, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) linked mutations cluster in the C-terminal nuclear localization sequence (NLS), a domain that binds to transportin- 1 (TNPO1) for import of FUS into the nucleus. This Read more…
The Effects of Virtual Reality on Learning By Rohit Mehta ABSTRACT Virtual reality is a highly effective and unique complement to traditional learning methods, bringing with it solutions to common problems such as excessive reliance on certain ways of learning, the inefficacy of current attempts to include visual elements of Read more…
Detection of the KIT D816V gene mutation using chip-based Digital PCR Technology Michelle Mai Century High School Rochester, MN 55906 Abstract The single point mutation of KIT D816V is the common genetic mutation of Systemic Mastocytosis (SM) and other cancers such as Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML) and gastrointestinal stromal tumors. Read more…
Expansion Measurement of the Edge Velocity of the Bubble Nebula (NGC 7635) Authors: Clyde Xu: The Hill School, Pottstown, PA; Fritz Ruppert: Brevard High School, Breard, NC; Juan Hernandez: Alamo Heights High School, San Antonio, TX Abstract: In comparison to other nebulae, the Bubble Nebula certainly has not received much attention. Read more…
by David J Portnoy Abstract Chronic inflammatory disease affects millions of individuals around the world. Inflammation occurs when foreign bacteria bind to receptors on cell surfaces, thereby inducing macrophage activation. This series of actions leads to the release of pro-inflammatory molecules, like nitric oxide (NO), resulting in inflammation. A major Read more…