Continued Bacteriophage Research

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This past semester (spring 2019) I decided to take the follow up course to my bacteriophage research project that I began last spring. This semester, I helped to sequence the genomes of various phages that had been isolated in the first portion of the two course series. To end the semester I gave a poster presentation on the topic of CRISPR and its relationship to the interaction of phages and host bacteria. This furthered my interest in this type of research and helped me grow as a scientist.

Bio 2200 Poster Presentation

Research into Arthrobacter bactriophage

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This past semester (spring 2018) I spent my time working in the SEA Phage lab as a part of my Biology 1113 course at the Ohio State University. In this lab I collected soil samples around Ohio State’s campus and tested them with Arthrobacter sp. bacteria in order to see if bacteriophage, which is a category of viruses that infect bacteria, was present. After finding that one of my samples contained bacteriophage that could infect this bacteria, I worked to purify my sample and then increase the bacteriophage populations on my plates. Then I worked to extract and then analyze my phage’s DNA using gel electrophoresis. Lastly, I wrote a research paper on this bacteriophage talking about my methods, materials, results, and what my phage has to offer the world. I have attached it to this post so that you can read it. This type of novel bacteriophage could one day lead to new ways to kill unwanted Arthrobacter living in the soil. Arthrobacter has been found to break down many pesticides normally used to treat crops. If this type of bacteriophage was added to a soil treatment it would kill the excess Arthrobacter which would allow farmers to use less pesticides as they would last longer.

Bacteriophage research paper-qpi55s

ADHD Research Essay

ADHD research paper-rhw498

 

In my senior year of high school I had the opportunity to individually research a topic that related to the field of psychology. I chose to research Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. I had to use peer-reviewed research from researchers in the field of psychology or neurology. I then had to put all of the research together and formulate my own research paper. Through this experience I learned how to find and understand peer reviewed sources in medical journals. I also learned how to write a research paper with properly cited, annotated sources. I also now understand ADHD and other mental illnesses much better. In the future I plan to use these skills to help me write better research papers in the future. Additionally I believe that this will help me understand the relations between biology, chemistry, the environment and psychology. This allows me to be able to fully grasp the holistic nature of modern medicine and it could help me one day be a better doctor.