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| Project Leader: | David Thornberg dcthornberg@tamu.edu Biomedical Sciences |
| Faculty Mentor: | David Threadgill, Ph.D. |
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Meeting Times:
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Summer 2016 (complete) |
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Team Size:
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3 (Team Full) |
| Open Spots: | 0 |
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Team Needs:
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Potential for attending conferences and co-authorship |
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Description:
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Previous research in our lab has shown that individuals’ response to diet is dependent upon their genetic background. Many studies have shown that diet and genetic background can influence gut microbiome composition (the composite of all microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract), which in turn is associated with health status. This team will investigate the effects of genetic background and diet on a broad range of health phenotypes in four genetically diverse mouse strains. The team will perform DNA extractions, sequencing, and bioinformatics. This research will allow a better understanding of how diet and genetic background influence the gut microbiome to alter the overall health of individuals. |