Project Overview
Characterizing DNA repair pathways and proteins
Department(s)
Biology
Abstract
DNA contains genetic information that is crucial for all organism's growth and survival. It is estimated that the DNA in each of our cells is damaged ~100,000 times every day. This DNA damage can lead to cancer and other diseases, and in bacteria, DNA damage can drive antibiotic resistance. Summer research projects will include studying proteins that are invovled in mitigating and repairing DNA damage. Students will use a combination of genetic, molecular biology, and biochemical appraoches to understand how these proteins recognize and repair DNA damge in bacterial cells.
Student Qualifications
Recommended: BIOL 182
Number of Student Researchers
3 students
Project Length
10 weeks
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