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Nice to meet you all, alright so, I'm going to be a senior in high school next year, and I'm currently working as an intern at VA hospital genetic research lab in San Antonio, My PI has just given me my first project of creating genetic pipelines for the HIV virus (our lab's main research is for potential cure and suppression of the virus) but I'm not quiet sure where to start. Can anyone put me in the right direction?
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The field of epigenetics has traditionally concentrated more on DNA and how changes like methylation and phosphorylation of histones impact gene expression and regulation. However, our increased understanding of RNA modifications and their importance in cellular processes has led to a rise in epitranscriptomics research. “Epitranscriptomics brings together the concepts of epigenetics and gene expression,” explained Adrien Leger, PhD, Principal Research Scientist...04-22-2024, 07:01 AM -
Proteins are often described as the workhorses of the cell, and identifying their sequences is key to understanding their role in biological processes and disease. Currently, the most common technique used to determine protein sequences is mass spectrometry. While still a valuable tool, mass spectrometry faces several limitations and requires a highly experienced scientist familiar with the equipment to operate it. Additionally, other proteomic methods, like affinity assays, are constrained...04-04-2024, 04:25 PM