2019 Issue
A novel micropipette approach to studying the mechanical forces and their effects on Zebrafish embryo development
Tom Liu, Michael Deng Marian High School, 273 Union Ave, Framingham, MA 01702 Peer Reviewer: Himanshi Verma
Biology
The Effect of Exercise on Regulatory T Cell Populations in Rat Mammary Adenocarcinoma Tumor and Spleen Samples using Foxp3 and CD25
The Effect of Exercise on Regulatory T Cell Populations in Rat Mammary Adenocarcinoma Tumor and Spleen Samples using Foxp3 and CD25 Sharonya Battula ABSTRACT In healthy individuals, regulatory T cells (Tregs) suppress self-reactive lymphocytes to prevent autoimmune disease; however, in cancer patients, Tregs also serve a protumorigenic function, as their Read more…
Biology
Combined efficiency of preloaded beta-galactosidase and ultra-filtration in the production of lactose-free milk products
Combined efficiency of preloaded beta-galactosidase and ultra-filtration in the production of lactose-free milk products Author: Bryn Werley Abstract: Lactose intolerance is a condition which results in the inability to digest lactose, a disaccharide naturally found in milk. Lactose intolerance is caused by a deficiency in beta-galactosidase (lactase) enzyme production. This results in Read more…
Biology
Investigating ALS Associated Mutations on the FUS Gene
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…