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Fall 2019 – The Effect of Cadmium on Chicken Embryonic Heart Devleopment

Affiliations:
Project Leader: Naomi McCauley
naomimccauley9696@tamu.edu
Nutrition and Food Science
Faculty Mentor:
Dr. Linglin Xie, Ph.D.
Meeting Times:
Group Meeting: Mondays 1:45 – 2:45 pm
Team Size:
4 (Team Full)
Open Spots: 0
Special Opportunities:
Opportunities include gaining hands-on experience on research, reading scientific papers, and presentation at Student Research Week. Possible honor thesis opportunity for students who are willing to continue for the entire year at Dr. Xie’s lab and contribute greatly to the project
Team Needs:
Experience is not required to join the project. We are calling for students who are curious about research and are willing to read research papers alongside research. Students who sign up for this project will be required to sign up for 3 credit hrs of NUTR 485/491
Description:
Our study aims to elucidate the teratogenic effects of Cadmium in early chicken embryonic development. Team members will be able to learn general and molecular biology techniques, including PCR, gel electrophoresis, as well as histology techniques, such as tissue sectioning, staining, imaging, and heart defect identification. Members will also read and practice scientific writing.

Written by:
Jennie Lamb
Published on:
February 12, 2020

Categories: FullTags: Fall 2019

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