Event Title
Drosophila Genomics: A Novel Research Experience in the Classroom
Presentation Type
Poster/Portfolio
Presenter Major(s)
Biomedical Sciences, Biopsychology
Mentor Information
Martin Burg
Department
Biomedical Sciences
Location
Henry Hall Atrium 43
Start Date
11-4-2012 9:00 AM
Keywords
Information, Innovation, and Technology, Life Science
Abstract
Through support of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP), students are provided an opportunity to experience genomics research and its applications in a classroom setting. The majority of the genomes from many Drosophila species have been sequenced, except for the dot chromosome, which is composed of highly repetitive DNA sequence much like the human genome. We are currently working towards improving the DNA sequence of the 4th (dot) chromosome in D. ananassae. Large DNA fragments were identified that cover the dot chromosome, and using the resources established by the GEP, students "finished" the DNA sequence to high quality using Consed". After finishing DNA sequence of 1 fosmid, students annotate DNA contigs from the dot chromosomes of D. mojavensis or D. grimshawi to determine how the dot chromosome structure changes between species. The results contributed by students are placed into the GEP database, furthering scientific knowledge of comparative genomics in Drosophila.
Drosophila Genomics: A Novel Research Experience in the Classroom
Henry Hall Atrium 43
Through support of the Genomics Education Partnership (GEP), students are provided an opportunity to experience genomics research and its applications in a classroom setting. The majority of the genomes from many Drosophila species have been sequenced, except for the dot chromosome, which is composed of highly repetitive DNA sequence much like the human genome. We are currently working towards improving the DNA sequence of the 4th (dot) chromosome in D. ananassae. Large DNA fragments were identified that cover the dot chromosome, and using the resources established by the GEP, students "finished" the DNA sequence to high quality using Consed". After finishing DNA sequence of 1 fosmid, students annotate DNA contigs from the dot chromosomes of D. mojavensis or D. grimshawi to determine how the dot chromosome structure changes between species. The results contributed by students are placed into the GEP database, furthering scientific knowledge of comparative genomics in Drosophila.