Colin Kruse, Wyatt Lab manager and researcher, is looking for genes not yet identified as related to gravity response in plants. To do this, Colin and Dr. Sarah Wyatt enlisted the help of NASA to germinate seedlings in microgravity conditions aboard the International Space Station. The spaceflown samples have since returned to earth and Colin will soon complete the next milestone in the NASA-sponsored BRIC-20 microgravity experiment. Using RNA extracted from spaceflown seedlings and ground controls, Colin hopes to identify the genes involved in the plant signalling biochemical pathway.
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On Friday morning, June 26th, Wyatt Lab student researchers hosted a workshop for Ohio University Upward Bound students interested in pursuing STEM degrees. Upward Bound Students extracted DNA during the workshop and talked with their hosts about their experiences as … Continue reading