This class was definitely a success. We started the year by refreshing our memory on basic biological concepts and did many labs that helped us gain the knowledge necessary to work with Magnolia virginiana. We started with simple DNA extraction then we worked with restriction enzymes, PCR, southern blotting, VNTRs, Alus, mDNA markers. protein purification and other such epicness (I'm aware epicness is not technically a word, but in this case I think it appropriately describes the pure awesome that occurred during Biotechnology.). By the time we started working with the Magnolia we were more than prepared and understood everything in the lab protocol. Through this class we were able to be a part of a research project that will continue for years to come; our data will aide future classes with their research on Magnolia virginiana. PLUS because of this class i have a test tube of my own DNA hanging from my rear view mirror of my car, which is awesome.
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